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Definition of Monoploid
1. Adjective. Of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes.
Exact synonyms: Haploid, Haploidic
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics
Antonyms: Diploid, Polyploid
Derivative terms: Haploid
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics
Antonyms: Diploid, Polyploid
Derivative terms: Haploid
Definition of Monoploid
1. Adjective. (genetics) Having a single set of chromosomes. ¹
2. Noun. An organism having a single set of chromosomes. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Monoploid
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Monoploid
1. Synonym: haploid. Origin: mono-+ G. Ploides, in form (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Monoploid
Literary usage of Monoploid
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Return to Resistance: Breeding Crops to Reduce Pesticide Dependence by Raoul A. Robinson (1996)
"Plants which are haploid can be produced artificially, and their single set of
chromosomes can be doubled to produce a doubled monoploid. ..."
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