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polyploidization
This term is a highly specialized technical noun used almost exclusively within the fields of genetics, botany, and evolutionary biology. It describes a specific genomic event rather than a general biological process, carrying a neutral, descriptive tone typical of scientific nomenclature.
Because it refers to a complex biological process, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not refer to a discrete object that can be counted, but rather to the phenomenon or mechanism of chromosome duplication.
Meanings
The process by which an organism acquires more than two complete sets of chromosomes, typically through the failure of cell division or the fusion of unreduced gametes.
The polyploidization of certain plant species often leads to increased vigor and adaptation to harsh environments.