amphiploid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having at least one diploid set of chromosomes from each parent species.
noun
  1. Any organism having at least one diploid set of chromosomes from each parent species.

Word forms

amphiploid amphiploids

Etymology

From amphi- + -ploid.

Related words

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