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genotype

Today it means: The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism. Full definition →

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genotype · noun, verb¹

From geno- + -type.

genotype · noun²

Blend of genus + type.

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