tetraploid

adjective

tet·ra·ploid | \ ˈte-trə-ˌplȯid

Definition of tetraploid

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: having or being a chromosome number four times the monoploid number a tetraploid cell

tetraploid

noun

Definition of tetraploid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a tetraploid individual

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Tetraploids are bred to create larger flowers and denser foliage than normal, and are identified on plant tags when plants are purchased. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "The colorful Italian arum pairs well with hostas," 26 Apr. 2017 Slow-growing hostas include the miniatures, those with a lot of white on the leaves, and the tetraploids (that is, those with four basic sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two, one from each parent). — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "The colorful Italian arum pairs well with hostas," 26 Apr. 2017

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tetraploid

adjective

tet·ra·ploid | \ ˈte-trə-ˌplȯid

Medical Definition of tetraploid

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: having or being a chromosome number four times the monoploid number a tetraploid cell

tetraploid

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: a tetraploid individual

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