polysomic

(päl′i sō′mik)

adjective

Genetics having two complete genomes with one or more extra chromosomes that do not form a set

Origin: < polysome + -ic

See polysomic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having an extra copy of one or more chromosomes: a polysomic individual; a polysomic cell.

noun

A polysomic organism or cell.

Origin:

Origin: poly-

Origin: + (chromo)som(e)

Origin: + -ic

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