haploid | ||
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 |