euploid

[/ˈjuːplɔɪd/]
adjective, nounpl: euploids
euplóide
1. In genetics, possessing a chromosome number that is an exact multiple of the haploid number; having a balanced set of chromosomes
The euploid organism had a normal, balanced chromosome complement.
O organismo euplóide tinha um complemento cromossômico normal e equilibrado.
2. A cell or organism that contains complete sets of chromosomes without duplication or deletion
Euploids are typically viable and fertile, unlike aneuploids.
Os euplóides são tipicamente viáveis e férteis, ao contrário dos aneuplóides.
This is a highly specialized scientific term used exclusively in genetics, biology, and medicine. It is not part of everyday vocabulary in either Brazilian Portuguese or English-speaking countries. The term is universally recognized in academic and research settings across the Americas and Europe, with consistent terminology in both English and Portuguese scientific communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
balanceddiploid (when referring to two complete sets)polyploid (when referring to multiple complete sets)
Antonyms / Antônimos
aneuploidunbalancedmonosomictrisomic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
euplóide
Standard term used in genetics textbooks and scientific literature
Portugal
euplóide
Same term used in European Portuguese scientific contexts
Scientific English
euploid
Technical term primarily used in genetics, cytology, and molecular biology

Related Words

ploidyhaploiddiploidpolyploidchromosomeaneuploidykaryotypemeiosis
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