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Meaning of word polyploid from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

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

Meaning : Of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes.

Example : A polyploid cell.
A polyploid species.

Of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes.

Of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number.

Diploid somatic cells.
diploid

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

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