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phenotype

UK
/ˈfiːnəʊtaɪp/
US
/ˈfiːnoʊtaɪp/

Translations

phenotypenoun
phenotypes
pl
UK
/ˈfiːnəʊtaɪp/
US
/ˈfiːnoʊtaɪp/
phénotypeBiologie ; ensemble des caractères observables d’un organisme.
The phenotype of the plant includes its height, leaf shape, and flower color.
Le phénotype de la plante comprend sa hauteur, la forme de ses feuilles et la couleur de ses fleurs.
Synonyms
form
type
characteristic
trait
expression
appearance
phenotypeverb
phenotyped
Past Simple
phenotyped
Past Participle
phenotyping
Gerund
UK
/ˈfiː.nə.taɪp/
US
/ˈfiː.nə.taɪp/
Used chiefly in scientific contexts meaning 'to determine, describe, or analyze the phenotype of an organism'.
phénotyperBiologie ; déterminer ou analyser le phénotype d’un organisme.
The researchers phenotyped the transgenic mice to assess their disease resistance.
Les chercheurs ont phénotypé les souris transgéniques afin d’évaluer leur résistance à la maladie.
Synonyms
evaluate
analyze (phenotypically)
assess
assay
profile
characterize
phenotypeadjective
Attributive use before a noun, e.g., 'phenotype data'.
phénotypiqueBiologie ; s’emploie généralement devant un nom.
Phenotype analysis revealed significant variation among strains.
L’analyse phénotypique a révélé une variation significative entre les souches.
Synonyms
phenotypic
observable
expressed
manifested
external
outward
morphological
physical
visible

Definitions

phenotypenoun
The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism, such as its morphology, development, biochemical or physiological properties, and behavior, which result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
The phenotype of the plant includes its height, leaf shape, and flower color.
An individual organism, or a group of organisms, exhibiting a particular set of observable traits.
Several phenotypes were selected for the breeding program.
A specific expressed variant of a trait within a population.
The albino phenotype is easily identified by its lack of pigmentation.
phenotypeverb
To determine, describe, or analyze the phenotype of an organism.
The researchers phenotyped the transgenic mice to assess their disease resistance.
phenotypeadjective
Relating to or associated with a phenotype; used attributively before a noun.
Phenotype analysis revealed significant variation among strains.
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