hyperploids

/ˈhaɪpərplɔɪdz/
noun
  1. Plural of hyperploid; cells or organisms that have more than the normal number of chromosomes.
    • The lab cultured hyperploids to study their growth patterns.
    • Hyperploids are often found in rapidly dividing cancer cells.
    • The genetic database contains information on thousands of hyperploids from different species.
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