Meaning Of The Word Polyploid

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What's The Definition Of Polyploid?

polyploid in American English
having the number of chromosomes in the somatic cells three or more times the haploid number
adjective: having a chromosome number that is more than double the basic or haploid number
noun: a polyploid cell or organism

polyploid in British English
adjective: (of cells, organisms, etc) having more than twice the basic (haploid) number of chromosomes
noun: an individual or cell of this type

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