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diplosis
[ dih-ploh-sis ]
noun
, Cell Biology.
- the doubling of the chromosome number by the union of the haploid sets in the union of gametes.
diplosis
/ dɪˈpləʊsɪs /
noun
- biology the doubling of the haploid number of chromosomes that occurs during fusion of gametes to form a diploid zygote
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of diplosis1
C20: from Greek diplōsis doubling, from diploun to double, from diploos double
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Example Sentences
The Wheat Midge (Diplosis tritici) is another very mischievous species.
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