(2n) with twice the haploid (n) (somatic) number of chromosomes.
Having two sets of chromosomes; said of somatic cells, which contain twice the number of chromosomes present in the egg or sperm.
The state of a cell in which each of the chromosomes, except for the sex chromosomes, is always represented twice (46 chromosomes in humans). In contrast to the haploid state in which each chromosome is represented only once.
In genetics, having two sets of chromosomes.
Referring to a cell where there are two copies of each chromosome, except the sex chromosome. In humans the diploid number of chromosomes is 46.
Having two equivalent sets of chromosomes.
To an individual or cell that has two complete sets of homologous chromosomes, one set from each parent; the diploid chromosome number is found in somatic (body) cells, not in gametes (sex cells), and is characteristic for each species, being 46 in normal human body cells.
Describing cells, nuclei, or organisms in which each chromosome except the Y sex chromosome is represented twice. Compare haploid, triploid.
An adjective describing cells, nuclei or organisms in which every chromosome (apart from the Y sex chromosome) is represented twice.