genotype
[ jen-uh-tahyp, jee-nuh- ]
/ ˈdʒɛn əˌtaɪp, ˈdʒi nə- /
noun Genetics.
the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.
the sum total of genes transmitted from parent to offspring.
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OTHER WORDS FROM genotype
gen·o·typ·ic [jen-uh-tip-ik, jee-nuh-], /ˌdʒɛn əˈtɪp ɪk, ˌdʒi nə-/, gen·o·typ·i·cal, adjectivegen·o·typ·i·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for genotype
genotype
/ (ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp) /
noun
the genetic constitution of an organism
a group of organisms with the same genetic constitution
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Derived forms of genotype
genotypic (ˌdʒɛnəʊˈtɪpɪk) or genotypical, adjectivegenotypically, adverbgenotypicity (ˌdʒɛnəʊtɪˈpɪsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for genotype
genotype
[ jĕn′ə-tīp′, jē′nə- ]
n.
The genetic constitution of an organism or a group of organisms.
A group or class of organisms having the same genetic constitution.
Other words from genotype
gen′o•typ′i•cal (-tĭp′ĭ-kəl) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for genotype
genotype
[ jĕn′ə-tīp′, jē′nə-tīp′ ]
The genetic makeup of an organism as distinguished from its physical characteristics. Compare phenotype.
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Cultural definitions for genotype
genotype
A combination of alleles situated on corresponding chromosomes that determines a specific trait.
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