<biology> The characteristic of having a chromosome complement that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number, with either fewer or more than the normal number of chromosomes in the cell. Chromosomes may be present in multiple copies (e.g. Trisomy) or one of a homologous pair may be missing in a diploid cell. This is an abnormal cell. â... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Having a chromosome complement that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number. Chromosomes may be present in multiple copies (eg. trisomy) or one of a homologous pair may be missing in a diploid cell.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: an′yū-ployd Definitions: 1. Having an abnormal number of chromosomes not an exact multiple of the haploid number, as contrasted with abnormal numbers of complete haploid sets of chromosomes, such as diploid or triploid, etc. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=3831