Phenotype
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Term | Phenotype |
Short definition | 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. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
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
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phenotype
- Wikipedia's article - Phenotype
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