euploid
/ (ˈjuːplɔɪd) /
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adjective
having chromosomes present in an exact multiple of the haploid number
noun
a euploid cell or individual
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Derived forms of euploid
euploidy, nounWord Origin for euploid
C20: from eu- + -ploid, as in haploid
Words nearby euploid
Euphrosyne, Euphues, euphuism, euplastic, euplastic lymph, euploid, eupnea, eupnoea, eupraxia, -eur, Eurafrican
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Medical definitions for euploid
euploid
[ yōō′ploid′ ]
adj.
Having a chromosome number that is an exact multiple of the haploid number for the species.
n.
An organism having a euploid chromosome number.
Other words from euploid
eu′ploi′dy n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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