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ploidy Definition

ploidy (plo̵i′dē)

noun

the number of chromosome sets in a nucleus

Etymology: -ploid + -y

ploidy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pattern: The relationship between DNA ploidy pattern and tumor histologic and cytologic morphology was also examined.

Browse dictionary entries near ploidy

  1. ‹ -ploid
  2. ‹ Ploeşti
  3. ‹ ploddingly
  4. ‹ plodding
  5. ‹ plodder
  6. ‹ plodded
  7. ‹ plod
  8. ‹ PLO
  9. ‹ plisse
  10. ‹ plissé
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