Phenotype

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Phenotype
TermPhenotype
Short definitionPhenotype - (pronounced) (FEES-noh-tip) The physical, biochemical, and behavioral characteristics that can be observed in an individual. Some examples of a person's phenotype include height, eye color, hair color, blood type, demeanor, and the presence of certain diseases. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Phenotype - (pronounced) (FEES-noh-tip) The physical, biochemical, and behavioral characteristics that can be observed in an individual. Some examples of a person's phenotype include height, eye color, hair color, blood type, demeanor, and the presence of certain diseases. A phenotype is based on a person's genes and some environmental factors, such as diet, exercise, and smoking

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