Associations to the word «Phenotypic»

Wiktionary

PHENOTYPIC, adjective. Of, or relating to a phenotype.
PHENOTYPIC LAG, noun. (genetics) a delay in the expression of a phenotype acquired by mutation.
PHENOTYPIC PLASTICITY, noun. (genetics) The ability of an organism with a given genotype to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment, including changes that occur during the adult life of the organism.

Dictionary definition

PHENOTYPIC, adjective. Of or relating to or constituting a phenotype; "phenotypical profile".

Wise words

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