(genetics) Of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome, one of the pair being derived from the ovum and the other from the spermatozoon. Most somatic cells of higher organisms are diploid.

A diploid cell. / A diploid organism.

plural of diploid

(genetics) The repeated loss of chromosomes by a tetraploid organism to become diploid

diploid

(genetics) Modified by diploidization

plural of diploidization

To cause, or to undergo diploidization

present participle of diploidize

That promotes diploidization