| diploid | <cell biology, genetics> A cell with a full set of genetic material, consisting of chromosomes in homologous pairs and thus having two copies of each autosomal genetic locus. A diploid cell has one chromosome from each parental set. most animal cells have a diploid set of chromosomes. The diploid human genome has 46 chromosomes. The gametes (eggs and sperm) contain a single set of chromosomes (haploid). Compare: haploid. (10 Nov 1998) |
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| diploid nucleus | A nucleus containing the diploid or normal double complement of chromosomes for one somatic cell. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diploidy | The chromosomal constitution of somatic cells, in which each type of chromosome is represented twice. Symbol: 2n or 2x. (12 Dec 1998) |
| diplokaryon | A cell nucleus containing four haploid sets; i.e., a tetraploid nucleus. See: polyploidy. Origin: diplo-+ G. Karyon, nut (nucleus) (05 Mar 2000) |
| diploma | A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To double, fr. Twofold. See Double. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomacy | 1. The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed. 2. Dexterity or skill in securing advantages; tact. 3. The body of ministers or envoys resident at a court; the diplomatic body. Origin: F. Diplomatie. This word, like supremacy, retains the accent of its original. See Diploma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomat | A diplomatist. Origin: F. Diplomate. To invest with a title o privilege by diploma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomate | A diplomatist. Origin: F. Diplomate. To invest with a title o privilege by diploma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomatial | The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. See: diplomatical. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomatic | The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. See: diplomatical. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomatical | 1. Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body. 2. Characterised by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management. 3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. Origin: Cf. Diplomatique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomatically | According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomatism | 1. The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed. 2. Dexterity or skill in securing advantages; tact. 3. The body of ministers or envoys resident at a court; the diplomatic body. Origin: F. Diplomatie. This word, like supremacy, retains the accent of its original. See Diploma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomatist | A person employed in, or skilled in, diplomacy; a diplomat. "In ability, Avaux had no superior among the numerous able diplomatics whom his country then possessed." (Macaulay) Origin: Cf. F. Diplomatiste a student of diplomatics. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomelituria | The occurrence of diabetic and nondiabetic glycosuria in the same individual. Origin: diplo-+ G. Meli, honey, + ouron, urine (05 Mar 2000) |