hyperploid
Having a number of chromosomes that exceeds an exact multiple of the haploid numberHaving a number of chromosomes that exceeds an exact multiple of the haploid number
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Having a number of chromosomes that exceeds an exact multiple of the haploid number
(not comparable)Having a number of chromosomes that exceeds the diploid number
Origin
From hyper- + -ploid.From hyper- + -ploid.
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