polysomic

/ (ˌpɒlɪˈsəʊmɪk) /

adjective

of, relating to, or designating a basically diploid chromosome complement, in which some but not all the chromosomes are represented more than twice

Word Origin for polysomic

C20: from poly- + -some ³ + -ic

Medical definitions for polysomic

polysomic
[ pŏl′ē-sōmĭk ]

adj.

Having an extra copy of one or more chromosomes.

n.

A polysomic organism or cell.