phenotype
[ fee-nuh-tahyp ]
/ ˈfi nəˌtaɪp /
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noun Genetics.
the observable constitution of an organism.
the appearance of an organism resulting from the interaction of the genotype and the environment.
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OTHER WORDS FROM phenotype
phe·no·typ·ic [fee-nuh-tip-ik], /ˌfi nəˈtɪp ɪk/, phe·no·typ·i·cal, adjectivephe·no·typ·i·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use phenotype in a sentence
Sufficient time probably has not elapsed to allow for formation of more distinctive phenotypic patterns.
Speciation and Evolution of the Pygmy Mice, Genus Baiomys|Robert L. PackardBow and arc are so much alike that they give a single rather variable phenotypic class in F2.
Sex-linked Inheritance in Drosophila|Thomas Hunt Morgan
British Dictionary definitions for phenotype
phenotype
/ (ˈfiːnəʊˌtaɪp) /
noun
the physical and biochemical characteristics of an organism as determined by the interaction of its genetic constitution and the environmentCompare genotype
Derived forms of phenotype
phenotypic (ˌfiːnəʊˈtɪpɪk) or phenotypical, adjectivephenotypically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for phenotype
phenotype
[ fē′nə-tīp′ ]
n.
The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
The expression of a specific trait, such as stature or blood type, based on genetic and environmental influences.
An individual or group of organisms exhibiting a particular phenotype.
Other words from phenotype
phe′no•typ′ic (-tĭp′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for phenotype
phenotype
[ fē′nə-tīp′ ]
The physical appearance of an organism as distinguished from its genetic makeup. The phenotype of an organism depends on which genes are dominant and on the interaction between genes and environment. Compare genotype.
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Cultural definitions for phenotype
phenotype
[ (fee-nuh-teyep) ]
The outward appearance of an organism; the expression of a genotype in the form of traits that can be seen and measured, such as hair or eye color.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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