heteroploidy

/ˈhɛtərəˌplɔɪdi/
noun
  1. The condition of having a chromosome number that differs from the normal number for the species.
    • The presence of heteroploidy in the population was higher after the radiation exposure.
    • Researchers study heteroploidy to learn how extra chromosomes affect cell function.
    • Heteroploidy can cause developmental problems in animals.
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