SINCE 1828
ploidy
noun
ploi·dy
| \ ˈplȯi-dē
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Definition of ploidy
: degree of repetition of the basic number of chromosomes
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ploidy
noun
ploi·dy
| \ ˈplȯid-ē
\
\
plural ploidies
Medical Definition of ploidy
: degree of repetition of the basic number of chromosomes
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