Synonyms of polyploid

Noun


1. polyploid, organism, being

usage: (genetics) an organism or cell having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes

Adjective


1. polyploid (vs. haploid) (vs. diploid), triploid

usage: of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes; "a polyploid cell"; "a polyploid species"

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Definition and meaning of polyploid (Dictionary)