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Phenotype

Noun CEFR B2
ˈfiː.nə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp

Definitions

  1. The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.
  2. Any observable characteristic of an organism, such as its morphological, developmental, biochemical or physiological properties, or its behavior.

Equivalents

5 more languages
Češtinafenotyp
Suomifenotyyppiilmiasu
Bahasa Indonesiafenotipe
한국어표현형
Polskifenotyp

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

phenotypic lag phenotypic masking phenotypic mixing phenotypic plasticity phenotypic suppression phenotypic switching

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