polytene
adjective
poly·tene
ˈpä-lē-ˌtēn
: relating to, being, or having chromosomes each of which consists of many strands with the corresponding chromomeres in contact
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“Polytene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polytene. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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