amphidiploid
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am·phi·dip·loid

noun \ˌam(p)-fi-ˈdi-ˌplid\

Definition of AMPHIDIPLOID

: an interspecific hybrid having a complete diploid chromosome set from each parent form —called also allotetraploid
amphidiploid adjective
am·phi·dip·loi·dy \-ˌpli-dē\ noun

First Known Use of AMPHIDIPLOID

1930

am·phi·dip·loid

noun \ˌam(p)-fi-ˈdip-ˌlid\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of AMPHIDIPLOID

: an interspecific hybrid having a complete diploid chromsome set from each parent form
amphidiploid adjective
am·phi·dip·loi·dy \-ˌlid-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; -dies

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