triploid

triploid /trip·loid/ (trip´loid) having triple the haploid number of chromosomes (3n).

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trip·loid (trploid)

adj.

Having three times the haploid number of chromosomes in the cell nucleus.

n.

A triploid organism or cell.

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triploi·dy n.

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triploid (3n)

[trip′loid]

Etymology: L, triplus + eidos

1  n, an individual, organism, strain, or cell that has three complete sets of chromosomes, triple the haploid number characteristic of the species. In humans the triploid number is 69. It is found in rare cases of aborted or stillborn fetuses. Of triploid fetuses born alive, all are characterized by gross and multiple malformations. They live for only a few hours.

2  adj, also triploidic. pertaining to such an individual, organism, strain, or cell. Compare diploid, haploid, tetraploid. See also polyploid. triploidy, n.

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triploid

having triple the haploid number of chromosomes (3n).

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triploid lower jaw deformity

defect of Atlantic salmon comprising a short, curved lower jaw with misaligned symphyses in the jaw. Cause uncertain, possibly genetic.