1. Having fewer chromosomes than the normal diploid number for a species; relating to or characterized by hypoploidy.
Usage: technical; genetics

1. An organism or cell that has fewer chromosomes than the normal diploid number.
Usage: technical; genetics

Examples

• The hypoploid condition in this plant resulted from the loss of one chromosome during meiosis.
• Hypoploid organisms often exhibit reduced fertility compared to their euploid counterparts.
• Scientists identified a hypoploid cell line in the tissue sample.
• The mutation created a hypoploid state with 2n-1 chromosomes instead of the typical 2n.
• Hypoploid individuals may show developmental abnormalities due to gene dosage imbalance.