Entry courtesy of
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Phenotype

The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, for example hair color, weight, or the presence or absence of a disease. Phenotypic traits are not necessarily genetic.
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Dr. Robert Nussbaum, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Genetic Disease Research, defines phenotype.

Related Terms

gene, genotype