Adjective: haploid 'hap,loyd
- (genetics) of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes
"Gametes are haploid cells";
- haploidic, monoploid
- (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes
"Gametes, such as sperm and eggs, are haploid cells"
Derived forms: haploids
Encyclopedia: Haploid