diploid

/ˌdɪpˈlɔɪd/

Definitions of diploid

1. noun

   (genetics) an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell; i.e., two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number
   type of:

   being, organism

   a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
2. adjective

   of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number
   “diploid somatic cells”

   antonyms:

   haploid

   of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes

   polyploid

   of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes

   triploid

   of a cell or organism having three complete sets of chromosomes