
<genetics> Describes a cell or organism which has less than the normal total number of chromosomes. ... For example: humans normally have 46 chromosomes per cell - but if a human individual has 45 or fewer chromosomes per cell, then that person is hypoploid. ... Compare: hyperploidy. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pō-ploy-dē Definitions: 1. Loss of one or more chromosomes.
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