polysomaty

noun

poly·​so·​ma·​ty ˌpäl-i-ˈsō-mət-ē How to pronounce polysomaty (audio)
plural polysomaties
: the replication in somatic cells of the chromosome number through division of chromosomes without subsequent nuclear division
polysomatic adjective

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“Polysomaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polysomaty. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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