dioestrual
- s (of animals that have several estrous cycles in one breeding season) in a period of sexual inactivity
diploid
- n (genetics) an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell; i.e., two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number
- a of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number
diploid somatic cells
diplomatic
- a relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
diplomatic immunity - a using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people
the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject