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genotype
CIDE DICTIONARY
genotype, n.
- A group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution. [WordNet 1.5]
- The genetic constitution of an organism, specifying the particular alleles at defined loci in the genome; -- used with respect to one gene, a specific group of genes, or the entire set of genes within the organism. Contrasted with
phenotype . [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
genotype, n. Biol. the genetic constitution of an individual.
Derivative
genotypic adj.
Etymology
G Genotypus (as GENE, TYPE)
THESAURUS
genotype
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