defined:

The number of chromosomes in most cells except the gametes. In humans, the diploid number is 46.

explained:

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Dr. Paul Meltzer, formerly of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, defines diploid.

related
terms:

cell, chromosome, genome, haploid

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