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diploid

adjective
dip·​loid | \ ˈdi-ËŒplȯid How to pronounce diploid (audio) \

Definition of diploid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: having two haploid sets of homologous chromosomes diploid somatic cells

diploid

noun

Definition of diploid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a single cell, individual, or generation characterized by the diploid chromosome number
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Other Words from diploid

Adjective

diploidy \ ˈdi-​ËŒplȯi-​dÄ“ How to pronounce diploidy (audio) \ noun

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 Oogonia are small diploid cells that form during the early stages of fetal development. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Take Major Step Towards Making Babies From Skin Cells," 21 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use of diploid

Adjective

1908, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1908, in the meaning defined above

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diploid

adjective
dip·​loid | \ ˈdip-ËŒlȯid How to pronounce diploid (audio) \

Medical Definition of diploid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: having the basic chromosome number doubled

Other Words from diploid

diploidy \ -​ËŒlȯid-​Ä“ How to pronounce diploidy (audio) \ noun, plural diploidies

diploid

noun

Medical Definition of diploid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a single cell, individual, or generation characterized by the diploid chromosome number

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