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Phenotype

Definition(s)

The observable physical and/or biochemical characteristics of the expression of a gene; the clinical presentation of an individual with a particular genotype: Definition from: GeneTests from the University of Washington and Children's Health System, Seattle
The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, for example hair color, weight, or the presence or absence of a disease. Phenotypic traits are not necessarily genetic.: Definition from: Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms from the National Human Genome Research Institute
Observable characteristics of an organism produced by the organism's genotype interacting with the environment.: Definition from: Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health


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