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Definition of Triploidy
1. Noun. (uncountable genetics) The state of being triploid, having three sets of chromosomes. ¹
2. Noun. (countable genetics) An instance of being triploid. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Triploidy
1. [n -DIES]
Medical Definition of Triploidy
1. The presence of three haploid sets of chromosomes, instead of two, in all cells; results in foetal or neonatal death. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Triploidy
Literary usage of Triploidy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Performance Standards for Safely Conducting Research with Genetically edited by Walter A. Hill (1998)
"In a recent study of oysters in which triploidy had been induced to make them
sterile, some cells reverted to the diploid state in 20% of the oysters that ..."
2. Rice Genetics IV by Gurdev S. Khush, D. S. Brar, Bill Hardy (2001)
"Or should we retain the sexual process to preserve the triploidy of the endosperm?
Savidan (2000) presented an argument in favor of retaining triploidy. ..."
3. Aquacultural Genetics and Breeding: National Research Priorities by Graham A E Gall (1997)
"The success of producing interspecific crosses may be greatly enhanced by the
recent development of effective methods of inducing triploidy. ln addition, ..."
4. Harmful Non-Indigenous Species in the United States (1994)
"Although the sterilization techniques are not 100 percent effective, some NIS
can be tested for triploidy. For example, tests to guarantee grass carp and ..."
5. The Physical Basis of Heredity by Thomas Hunt Morgan (1919)
"An interesting case of triploidy has been reported in the threadworm Ascaris (Boveri).
Two varieties occur, one with four chromosomes (haploid two), ..."
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