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genotype [ jénnə tīp ] (plural genotypes)

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)]

genotypic [ jénnə típpik ] adjective

genotypically [ jénnə típpikli ] adverb