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genotype
gen·o·type
[
jénnə tp
]
(
plural
gen·o·types
)
noun
Definition:
1.
genetic makeup:
the genetic makeup of an organism, as opposed to its physical characteristics
phenotype
2.
genetic group:
a group of organisms that share a similar genetic makeup
[
Early 20th century. < German
Genotypus
< Greek
genos
"offspring, race" + Latin
typus
(see
type
)
]
gen·o·typ·ic
[
jènnə típpik
]
adjective
gen·o·typ·i·cal·ly
[
jènnə típpikəlee
]
adverb
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gen·o·typ·ic [ jènnə típpik ] adjectivegen·o·typ·i·cal·ly [ jènnə típpikəlee ] adverb
