genotype

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnətʌɪp, ˈdʒiːn-/
Biology

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'