noun
- The state or condition of having more than the normal number of chromosomes, or the study of organisms with such chromosomal abnormalities.
Usage: genetics; technical
Examples
- Polysomics in plants can result in larger flowers and fruits.
- The researcher studied polysomics to understand chromosomal variation in wheat.
- Polysomics occurs when organisms inherit extra sets of chromosomes.
- Some crops benefit from polysomics, which increases genetic diversity.