nullisomic

/ˌnʌlɪˈsɒmɪk/ or /nʊlɪˈsɒmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing an organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one of which is absent or partially absent.

“The researchers studied the nullisomic plants to understand their genetic makeup.”

2. noun

A nullisomic organism or cell.

“The nullisomic cells were analyzed to identify any genetic mutations.”

Synonyms

  • aneuploid
  • monosomic

Antonyms

  • diploid
  • heterozygous