diploid

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪplɔɪd/
Genetics

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

noun

Origin:

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