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triploid
(trip|loid)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtrɪplɔɪd/
Genetics
adjective
(of a cell or nucleus) containing three homologous sets of chromosomes:
a triploid endosperm nucleus
(of an organism or species) composed of triploid cells:
a triploid carp
noun
a triploid organism, variety, or species:
this cross produces many infertile triploids
Derivatives
triploidy
noun
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