triploidia

[tri-ploi-DI-a]
nounfemininepl: triploidias
triplodia
1. A genetic condition in which an organism has three complete sets of chromosomes (3n) instead of the typical two sets (2n), resulting in odd polyploidy
Triploidia in plants can result from fertilization errors or hybridization events.
A triploidia em plantas pode resultar de erros na fertilização ou eventos de hibridização.
2. The state or condition of being triploid; a form of polyploidy with three chromosome sets
Triploidia is often observed in sterile hybrid organisms.
A triploidia é frequentemente observada em organismos híbridos estéreis.
This is a specialized scientific term primarily used in academic and research contexts within both Brazilian and European Portuguese-speaking scientific communities. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is restricted to genetics, botany, zoology, and agricultural science fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
triploidismotriplodiapoliploidia (em contexto geral)
Antonyms / Antônimos
diploidiahaploidia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
triploidia
Standard scientific term used in genetics and biology textbooks
Portugal
triplodia
Alternative spelling sometimes used in Portuguese scientific literature
São Paulo
triploidia
Used in academic and research contexts

Related Words

triplóidepoliploidiacromossomogenéticahibridaçãomonoploidiatetraploidia
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