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hyperploid
[hi´per-ploid]1. characterized by hyperploidy.
2. an individual or cell exhibiting hyperploidy.
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hyperploid
(hī′pər-ploid′)adj.
Having a chromosome number greater than but not an exact multiple of the normal euploid number.
hy′per·ploid′ n.
hy′per·ploi′dy n.
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