euploid

/ ˈjuːplɔɪd /

adjective

1. having chromosomes present in an exact multiple of the haploid number

noun

1. a euploid cell or individual

Derived Forms

• ˈeuploidy, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of euploid¹

C20: from eu- + -ploid, as in haploid

Example Sentences

Representative euploid embryos are shown.

From Nature

Representative euploid embryos are shown.

From Nature

This does not affect the interpretation of the results, which was based on the direct observation of a large number of cell nuclei by a senior investigator that gave the frequency of euploid versus aneuploid cells in each case preparation.

From Nature