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phenotype
noun
    1. The observable characteristics of an organism, determined by the interaction between its genotype and environmental factors.
    2. A group of individuals having the same characteristics of this kind.
Derivative: phenotypic
adj
    Etymology: Early 20c: from German phaenotype; see pheno-.



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