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diploid
n. (Biology) cell containing a double set of chromosomes arranged in homologous pairs within its nucleus (most cells in the body are diploids except gametes)


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diploid
Noun
1. (genetics) an organism or cell having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number
(hypernym) organism, being
(classification) genetics, genetic science
Adjective
1. of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number; "diploid somatic cells"
(antonym) polyploid
(classification) genetics, genetic science



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diploid
adj. diploid, complete set of chromosome pairs (Biology)

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diploid
adj. diploid, having two sets of chromosomes; two-fold

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Diploid
(n.)
A solid bounded by twenty-four similar quadrilateral faces. It is a hemihedral form of the hexoctahedron.
  

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