triploidy

noun — 2 senses

triploidy

noun

Etymology From triploid + -y.

1

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences The state of being triploid, having three sets of chromosomes.

2

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences An instance of being triploid.

Derived terms
autotriploidy

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