Haploid
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Describing a cell or organism that contains only a single complete set of chromosomes rather than the paired sets found in most body cells.
“Gametes such as sperm and egg cells are haploid, each carrying half the genetic information.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
hap·loid
Related Words
Synonyms
haploidicmonoploid
Antonyms
diploidpolyploid
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