triploid

 
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