monosomatic
/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)səˈmatɪk/adjective
1 Geology. Consisting of a single crystal or a single mineral.
2 Genetics. Of a somatic tissue or cell of a plant: having the number of chromosomes typical of the species (usually the diploid number).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Jethro Teall (1849–1924), geologist. From mono- + somatic.
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