adjective
Having more than two sets of chromosomes all derived from the same species.
noun
An organism having more than two sets of chromosomes, all of which were derived from the same species.
Related Forms:
- au′to·pol′y·ploi′dy
noun
autopolyploid
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Adjective
(comparative more autopolyploid, superlative most autopolyploid)
- (genetics) Having more than two sets of chromosomes, derived from the same species, as a result of redoubling
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autopolyploid - Medical Definition
adj.
Having more than two sets of chromosomes in the cell nucleus all derived from the same species.
n.
An autopolyploid organism or cell.
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- au′to·poly·ploi′dy
n.
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