Haploid

Pronunciation: /ˈhæplɔɪd/

Haploid (adjective)

  1. Having one complete set of chromosomes, usually found in sex cells like sperm and eggs.

Examples

  • The haploid cells are crucial for sexual reproduction.
  • In biology, haploid organisms have a single set of chromosomes.

Common collocations: haploid cell, haploid organism, haploid number

Synonyms of Haploid

Formal

Antonyms of Haploid

  • — in genetics, referring to two sets of chromosomes