hypoploid

/ˌhaɪpəˈplaɪd/; /ˌhaɪpəˈplaɪd/; /hɪˈpoʊplaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having fewer chromosomes than a normal diploid number in a cell or organism.

“The geneticist studied the hypoploid cells in the patient’s blood sample.”

2. noun

An organism or cell with a hypoploid number of chromosomes.

“The researcher isolated the hypoploid cells from the tissue sample to examine their genetic makeup.”

Synonyms

  • aneuploid
  • hypochromosomal

Antonyms

  • hyperploid
  • polyploid