释义 |
dip·loid I. \ˈdiˌplȯid\ noun (-s) Etymology: dipl- + -oid 1. : an isometric crystalline form that has 24 similar quadrilateral faces arranged in pairs and that is a hemihedral form of the hexoctahedron — called also diplohedron 2. [diploid (II) ] a. : a diploid cell b. : an individual or generation characterized by the diploid chromosome number II. adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary dipl- + -oid; probably originally formed in German : double or twofold in appearance or arrangement : having the basic chromosome number doubled < typical diploid somatic cells > : comprising twice the number of chromosomes present in typical gametes < the chromosome complement is diploid before reduction > — compare haploid, polyploid |