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euploid
This term is used exclusively within genetics and cytology to describe a state of chromosomal normality or balanced multiplication. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and is typically contrasted with "aneuploid," which refers to an abnormal number of chromosomes. In a clinical or laboratory setting, it indicates that the genetic makeup of a cell or organism adheres to the expected mathematical multiples of the species' base set.
When used as a noun, the term refers to the entity itself, such as a specific cell line or an individual organism. Because it describes a biological state, it is used in highly technical registers, such as medical reports, peer-reviewed research papers, and genetic counseling, and is rarely encountered in general conversation.
Meanings
Examples
The screening results indicate that the embryo is euploid.
We need to confirm if the cell is a euploid before proceeding with the culture.
Is this specific plant variety euploid or polyploid?
The researcher identified several euploid lines within the population.
The researcher identified several euploid lines within the population.
A euploid genome ensures that all chromosomes are present in the correct multiples.
The lab technician noted that the sample was a stable euploid.
Most healthy somatic cells in the human body are euploid.