hyperploid

English

Etymology

From hyper- +‎ -ploid.

Adjective

hyperploid (not comparable)

1. (genetics) Having a number of chromosomes that exceeds an exact multiple of the haploid number
2. (medicine) Having a number of chromosomes that exceeds the diploid number

Antonyms

• hypoploid

Related terms

• hyperdiploid
• hypertetraploid
• polyploid

Noun

hyperploid (plural hyperploids)

1. A hyperploid organism.