Haploidic

/ˌhæpləˈɪdɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by haploidy; having the properties or condition of being haploid.

Etymology

From haploid (haplos + -oid) + -ic suffix. A doubly-derived scientific adjective that emphasizes the quality of possessing a single chromosome set.

Kelly Says

Double suffixes like '-oid' + '-ic' create tiers of scientific vocabulary—'haploid' is the basic term, 'haploidic' emphasizes the property itself, and this layering lets scientists fine-tune their precision!

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