haplont
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noun \ˈha-ˌplänt\Definition of HAPLONT
: an organism (as some primitive algae) having a diploid zygote that undergoes meiosis to produce haploid cells
— hap·lon·tic \ha-ˈplän-tik\ adjective
Origin of HAPLONT
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1920
hap·lont
noun \ˈhap-ˌlänt\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of HAPLONT
: an organism with somatic cells having the haploid chromosome number and only the zygote diploid—compare diplont
—hap·lon·tic \ha-ˈplänt-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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