Definitions

1. noun

A condition of having eight sets of chromosomes, each set inherited from a different parent, resulting in a total of eight times the normal number of chromosomes.

“The geneticist studied the phenomenon of octoploidy in plants to understand its effects on plant development and reproduction.”

2. noun

A state of having eight times the normal number of chromosomes, often resulting from the fusion of gametes or other reproductive cells.

“The researchers discovered a species of plant that exhibited octoploidy, leading to further investigation into its unique genetic makeup.”