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Definition of Heteroploid
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Heteroploid: A different chromosome number than the normal number of chromosomes. Abnormal numbers of chromosomes are associated with a number of disorders. For example, Down syndrome is the result of having three instead of two chromosome 21s.