hyperploid

(pər plo̵id′)

adjective

having one or more chromosomes in addition to the characteristic euploid number of chromosomes

See hyperploid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Having a chromosome number greater than but not an exact multiple of the normal euploid number.

Related Forms:

  • hyˈper·ploidˌ noun
  • hyˈper·ploiˌdy noun

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