diploid

Definitions


[ˈdɪplɔɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a cell or nucleus) containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent


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Origin:
late 19th century: from Greek diplous ‘double’ + -oid


[ˈdɪplɔɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a diploid cell, organism, or species


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Origin:
late 19th century: from Greek diplous ‘double’ + -oid




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