Triploidy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012299",
  "term": "Triploidy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chromosomal abnormality characterized by the presence of an entire extra set of chromosomes in a cell, resulting in three sets instead of the normal two. This condition leads to a total of 69 chromosomes in humans, rather than the typical 46. Triploidy is a severe genetic disorder that is almost always lethal in humans, often resulting in miscarriage.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "diploid",
    "euploid",
    "fetus",
    "haploid",
    "neonate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 815 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/triploidy/"
}