octoploid

[ok-tuh-ploid]

octoploid Definition

having eight sets of chromosomes in a cell or organism.

Using octoploid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "octoploid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The octoploid strawberry has eight sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two sets.

  • Example

    Octoploid cells are commonly found in certain types of cancer.

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Summary: octoploid in Brief

'Octoploid' [ok-tuh-ploid] is an adjective used to describe cells or organisms that have eight sets of chromosomes. This condition is often found in certain types of cancer and in some plants, such as the octoploid strawberry.