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genotype

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnətʌɪp, ˈdʒiːn-/
Biology
Definition of genotype

noun

  • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. Often contrasted with phenotype.

verb

[with object]
  • investigate the genotype of.

Derivatives

genotypic

Pronunciation: /-ˈtɪpɪk/
adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from German Genotypus, from Greek genos 'race, offspring' + -tupos 'type'

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Definition of genotype in the US English dictionary

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