aneuploid

/ˌænuːˈploɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a cell or organism that has an abnormal number of chromosomes.

“The medical researcher studied the aneuploid cells to understand the genetic causes of the disease.”

2. noun

A cell or organism that has an abnormal number of chromosomes.

“The aneuploid individual was unable to reproduce due to the genetic disorder.”

Synonyms

  • aneuploidic
  • chromosome-abnormal

Antonyms

  • diploid
  • euploid