having one or more fewer chromosomes than the characteristic euploid number of chromosomes
hypoploid
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hypoploid
adjective
Having a chromosome number lower by only a few chromosomes than the normal diploid number.
Related Forms:
- hy′po·ploi′dy
noun
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Adjective
(not comparable)
- (genetics) Having a number of chromosomes that is less than an exact multiple of the haploid number
Origin
From hypo- + -ploid
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hypoploid - Medical Definition
adj.
Having a chromosome number lower by only a few chromosomes than the normal diploid number.
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- hy′po·ploi′dy
n.
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