diploid

[/ˈdɪp.lɔɪd/]
adjective
diplóide
1. Having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent; containing paired homologous chromosomes
Human cells are diploid, containing 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs.
As células humanas são diplóides, contendo 46 cromossomos organizados em 23 pares.
2. Relating to or characterized by the diploid condition in genetics and biology
The diploid stage of the organism's life cycle occurs after fertilization.
O estágio diplóide do ciclo de vida do organismo ocorre após a fertilização.
This is primarily a scientific and academic term used in biology, genetics, and medicine. It is not colloquial language but rather specialized terminology taught in schools and universities across Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking countries. The term is essential for understanding modern genetics and cellular biology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
two-sethomozygous (contextually)biparental
Antonyms / Antônimos
haploidpolyploid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diplóide
Standard scientific term used in biology and genetics education
Portugal
diplóide
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in European Portuguese scientific contexts
USA
diploid
Universal scientific terminology in English-speaking academic and research contexts

Related Words

haploidchromosomemeiosismitosispolyploidgametezygote

Related Idioms & Phrases

diploid number
diploid cell
diploid organism
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