diploidization en · NOUN
Etymology
From diploid + -ization.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The repeated loss of chromosomes by a tetraploid organism to become diploid
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| diploidizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
autodiploidization · allodiploidization · amphidiploidization