genotype
[ jen-uh-tahyp, jee-nuh- ]
/ ˈdʒɛn əˌtaɪp, ˈdʒi nə- /
noun Genetics.
the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.
the sum total of genes transmitted from parent to offspring.
Compare
phenotype.
OTHER WORDS FROM genotype
gen·o·typ·ic [jen-uh-tip-ik, jee-nuh-] /ˌdʒɛn əˈtɪp ɪk, ˌdʒi nə-/, gen·o·typ·i·cal, adjective gen·o·typ·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby genotype
genomic sequencing,
genomics,
genospecies,
genotoxic,
genotoxin,
genotype,
genova,
genre,
genre-busting,
genro,
genroku
Example sentences from the Web for genotype
My impression is that Allen's trinitatis, of Trinidad, the genotype of Proechimys, will eventually be split.
Speciation in the Brazilian Spiny Rats |Joo MoojenCorresponding closely in general characters with S. macroceros (Grube), the genotype.
The branchi, as in the genotype and other species, strongly asymmetrically developed.
British Dictionary definitions for genotype
genotype
/ (ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp) /
noun
the genetic constitution of an organism
a group of organisms with the same genetic constitution
Compare
phenotype
Derived forms of genotype
genotypic (ˌdʒɛnəʊˈtɪpɪk) or genotypical, adjective genotypically, adverb genotypicity (ˌdʒɛnəʊtɪˈpɪsɪtɪ), nounMedical definitions for genotype
genotype
[ jĕn′ə-tīp′, jē′nə- ]
n.
The genetic constitution of an organism or a group of organisms.
A group or class of organisms having the same genetic constitution.
Other words from genotype
gen′o•typ′i•cal (-tĭp′ĭ-kəl) adj.Scientific definitions for genotype
genotype
[ jĕn′ə-tīp′, jē′nə-tīp′ ]
The genetic makeup of an organism as distinguished from its physical characteristics. Compare phenotype.
Cultural definitions for genotype
genotype
A combination of alleles situated on corresponding chromosomes that determines a specific trait.