polysomic

/ˌpɑliˈsoʊmɪk/
adjective
  1. Having one or more extra copies of a chromosome, resulting in an abnormal chromosome number.
    • Polysomic conditions can cause genetic disorders in humans, such as Down syndrome.
    • Scientists study polysomic organisms to understand the effects of extra genetic material.
    • The plant was polysomic, with an extra chromosome in every cell.
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