monoploid

/ˈmɒnoʊplaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having only one set of chromosomes, as in a monoploid organism.

“The discovery of a monoploid species opened new avenues for scientific research.”

2. noun

A monoploid organism or cell.

“The biologists studied the behavior of monoploids in a controlled environment.”

Synonyms

  • haploid
  • monoploid

Antonyms

  • diploid
  • tetraploid