anisoploid

adjective

an·​iso·​ploid

(ˈ)a¦nīsəˌplȯid

: having a chromosome number (as triploid, pentaploid) that is an odd multiple of the basic number with consequent genetic incapability of sexual reproduction

anisoploidy

(ˈ)aˈnīsəˌplȯidē

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

anis- entry 1 + -ploid

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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