haploid |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (genetics; of a cell or organism) having a single set of chromosomes | |
| Synonyms: | monoploid haploidic | |
| Related terms: | diploid polyploid genetics | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes | |
| Related terms: | life_form genetics | |
| Similar spelling: |
haploidy haploidic |
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