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diploid

Syllabification: (dip·loid)
Pronunciation: /ˈdipˌloid/

Genetics
Definition of diploid

adjective

  • (of a cell or nucleus) containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. Compare with haploid.
  • (of an organism or part) composed of diploid cells.

noun

  • a diploid cell, organism, or species.

Derivatives

diploidy

Pronunciation: /-ˌloidē/

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek diplous 'double' + -oid

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Definition of diploid in the British & World English dictionary

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