Meaning Of The Word Diploid

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What's The Definition Of Diploid?

diploid in American English
a diploid cell
twofold or double
adjective: double; twofold
noun: an organism or cell having double the basic haploid number of chromosomes

diploid in British English
adjective: (of cells or organisms) having pairs of homologous chromosomes so that twice the haploid number is present
noun: a diploid cell or organism

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