diploidize

/ˌdɪplaɪdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or become diploid, especially in reference to organisms or cells that have undergone a process to regain a double set of chromosomes.

“The geneticist worked to diploidize the mutated cells to restore their normal function.”

2. noun

the process or state of becoming diploid, especially in reference to organisms or cells that have regained a double set of chromosomes.

“The researchers studied the diploidization process in plants and its impact on genetic diversity.”

Synonyms

  • chromosome duplication
  • diploidate

Antonyms

  • chromosome elimination
  • haploidize