gen·o·type (j n  -t p , j n-)n. 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. [Greek genos, race; see gen - in Indo-European roots + Latin typus, type; see type.]gen o·typic (-t pk), geno·typi·cal adj.gen o·typi·cal·ly adv. |
genotype [ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) the genetic constitution of an organism
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) a group of organisms with the same genetic constitution Compare phenotype
genotypic [ˌdʒɛnəʊˈtɪpɪk], genotypical adj
genotypically adv
genotypicity [ˌdʒɛnəʊtɪˈpɪsɪtɪ] n
| genotype (jn-tp, jn-tp) The genetic makeup of an organism as distinguished from its physical characteristics. Compare phenotype. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | genotype - a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution biological group - a group of plants or animals biotype - organisms sharing a specified genotype or the genotype (or peculiarities) so shared |
| 2. | genotype - the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism physical composition, composition, make-up, makeup, constitution - the way in which someone or something is composed |
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