Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having three complete sets of chromosomes: Describes a cell or organism whose cells contain three copies of each chromosome, instead of the typical two (diploid) found in most body cells of animals.

Usage

• The term "triploid" is used primarily in biology and genetics to describe a specific chromosomal condition.
• It is an adjective and modifies nouns such as "cell," "organism," "individual," or "fetus."
• It describes a state of polyploidy, specifically triploidy, which is often non-viable in many animal species.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The scientist studied the development of a triploid embryo.
  • Triploid oysters are commercially cultivated because they are sterile and grow rapidly.
  • Human triploid fetuses are usually spontaneously aborted.

Advanced Usage

• "Triploidy" (noun): The condition of being triploid.
  • Triploidy is a common cause of miscarriage in humans.
• Used in agricultural contexts to describe seedless varieties of fruits.
  • Seedless watermelons are often triploid plants.

Variants and Related Words

• Triploidy (n): The chromosomal condition of having three complete sets.
• Diploid (adj): Having two complete sets of chromosomes.
• Haploid (adj): Having a single set of chromosomes.
• Polyploid (adj): Having more than two complete sets of chromosomes.

Synonyms

• Threefold chromosomal complement (technical description).
• 3n (a common genetic notation, where 'n' represents a set of chromosomes).

Antonyms

• Haploid
• Diploid

Adjective

1. of a cell or organism having three complete sets of chromosomes
   • human triploid fetuses are usually spontaneously aborted