Diploidion

/dɪˈploɪdiən/ noun

Definition

An organism or cell that exists in a diploid state with two sets of chromosomes.

Etymology

From 'diploid' + '-ion' (organism suffix). This technical term, though rare, describes the organism itself rather than the condition of being diploid.

Kelly Says

While 'diploid' describes the condition, 'diploidion' names the actual creature—it's like the difference between 'two-legged' and 'biped' (the word for a two-legged animal).

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