hypoploid

(pə plo̵id′)

adjective

having one or more fewer chromosomes than the characteristic euploid number of chromosomes

See hypoploid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Having a chromosome number lower by only a few chromosomes than the normal diploid number.

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  • hyˈpo·ploiˌdy noun

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