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Adjective: haploid  hap-loyd
  1. Of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes
    - haploidic, monoploid
Noun: haploid  hap-loyd
  1. (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes

Derived forms: haploids

Type of: being, organism

Antonym: diploid, polyploid

Encyclopedia: Haploid

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