Definition of genotype

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gen·o·type    (jn-tp, jn-) KEY 

NOUN:

1. The genetic makeup, as distinguished from the physical appearance, of an organism or a group of organisms.
2. The combination of alleles located on homologous chromosomes that determines a specific characteristic or trait.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Greek genos, race; see gen- in Indo-European roots + Latin typus, type ; see type

OTHER FORMS:
geno·typic  (-tpk) KEY  or geno·typi·cal(Adjective), geno·typi·cal·ly(Adverb)