hek.səˈplɔɪ.di

Definitions

1. noun

A state of having six sets of chromosomes, occurring in certain organisms.

“The researcher studied the phenomenon of hexaploidy in a species of plant.”

2. biology

A biological condition characterized by the presence of six sets of chromosomes.

“The cells in the hexaploid organism exhibited unusual growth patterns.”

3. noun

A condition in which an individual or species has six complete sets of chromosomes.

“The discovery of hexaploidy in some animal species sparked a new area of research.”