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phenotype

[fee-nuh-tahyp]

noun Genetics.

the observable constitution of an organism.
the appearance of an organism resulting from the interaction of the genotype and the environment.
Compare genotype.

Origin of phenotype

< German Phänotypus (1909); see pheno-, -type
Related formsphe·no·typ·ic [fee-nuh-tip-ik] /ˌfi nəˈtɪp ɪk/, phe·no·typ·i·cal, adjectivephe·no·typ·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for phenotypical

phenotype

noun

the physical and biochemical characteristics of an organism as determined by the interaction of its genetic constitution and the environmentCompare genotype
Derived Formsphenotypic (ˌfiːnəʊˈtɪpɪk) or phenotypical, adjectivephenotypically, adverb
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Word Origin and History for phenotypical

phenotype

n.

"observable characteristics of an individual," 1911, from German phaenotypus (Wilhelm Johannsen, 1909); see pheno- + type (n.). Related: Phenotypic.

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phenotypical in Medicine

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.
Related formsphe′no•typ′ic (-tĭp′ĭk) adj.
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phenotypical in Science

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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phenotypical in Culture

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.

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