What is another word for heteroploidy?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛtɹə͡ʊplˌɔ͡ɪdi] (IPA) 
Heteroploidy refers to an abnormal condition where the chromosomes in a cell are not evenly distributed. Synonyms for this condition include aneuploidy, which describes an abnormal number of chromosomes typical of Down syndrome; polyploidy, which refers to cells that contain multiple sets of chromosomes; and triploidy, where there are three sets of chromosomes in each cell. Other related terms include monosomy, which describes when a cell only contains one copy of a particular chromosome, and trisomy, where there are three copies of a particular chromosome. These conditions can all result in genetic disorders and other health issues due to imbalances in gene expression.
