amphidiploid

noun

am·phi·dip·loid ˌam(p)-fi-ˈdi-ˌplȯid

: an interspecific hybrid having a complete diploid chromosome set from each parent form

called also allotetraploid

amphidiploid adjective

amphidiploidy

ˌam(p)-fi-ˈdi-ˌplȯi-dē

noun

Word History

Etymology

amphi- + diploid entry 2

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amphidiploid was in 1930

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“Amphidiploid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphidiploid. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

amphidiploid

noun

am·phi·dip·loid ˌam(p)-fi-ˈdip-ˌlȯid

: an interspecific hybrid having a complete diploid chromsome set from each parent form

amphidiploid adjective

amphidiploidy

-ˌlȯid-ē

noun

plural amphidiploidies

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