Definition of "haploidy" []

• The state or condition of being haploid. (noun)

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• "Right away, the book stimulated a useful discussion on embryogenesis, haploidy, diploidy, gastrulation, and neurulation."
• "How do haploidy-containing insect populations handle this issue?"
• "Partial haploidy could be viewed as a eugenics ploy."