əˈpɒl adjective
1.
having more than two haploid sets of chromosomes that are dissimilar and derived from different species.
noun
2.
an allopolyploid cell or organism.
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allopolyploid (ˌæləˈpɒlɪˌplɔɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of cells, organisms, etc) having more than two sets of haploid chromosomes inherited from different species |
| —n | |
| 2. | an interspecific hybrid of this type that is therefore fertile |
| allo'polyploidy | |
| —n | |
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allopolyploid al·lo·pol·y·ploid (āl'ə-pŏl'ē-ploid')
adj.
Having three or more complete sets of chromosomes derived from different species. n.
An organism with three or more complete sets of chromosomes derived from different species.
al'lo·pol'y·ploi'dy n.
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