polysomic
/ˌpɑliˈsoʊmɪk/
adjective
- 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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