Haploidies

/hæˈplɔɪdiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of haploidy; multiple instances or conditions of possessing a single set of chromosomes.

Etymology

Plural of haploidy (haploid + -y). In genetics, this allows scientists to discuss multiple separate instances or contexts of haploidy.

Kelly Says

While 'haploidies' is grammatically correct, geneticists almost never use it because they talk about 'haploid states' or 'haploid organisms' instead—some plural forms are technically valid but practically dead!

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