triploid

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[ˈtrɪplɔɪd], (Adjective)

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- (of a cell or nucleus) containing three homologous sets of chromosomes
(e.g: a triploid endosperm nucleus)


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[ˈtrɪplɔɪd], (Noun)

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- a triploid organism, variety, or species
(e.g: this cross produces many infertile triploids)


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