noun
- Organisms or cells that have a balanced set of chromosomes, typically a multiple of the haploid number (such as diploid or triploid), resulting in normal development and function.
Usage: biology; genetics; plural of euploid
Examples
- Most humans are euploids with two complete sets of chromosomes.
- Euploids typically show normal phenotypes and fertility compared to aneuploids.
- The researchers identified euploids among the plant specimens by counting their chromosome sets.
- In contrast to euploids, organisms with missing or extra individual chromosomes often exhibit genetic disorders.
- Euploids maintain the proper balance of genetic material needed for healthy development.