alloploidy
[ ăl′ō-ploi′dē ]
n.
A hybrid individual or cell having two or more sets of chromosomes derived from two different species.
Nearby words
allophone, allophylian, alloplasm, alloplast, alloplasty, alloploidy, allopolyploid, allopsychic, allopurinol, allorhythmia, allosaur
Related forms
al′lo•ploid′ adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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