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Definition of Phenotype

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Phenotype: An appearance or characteristic of an individual, which results from the interaction of the person's genetic makeup and his or her environment. By contrast, the genotype is merely the genetic constitution (genome) of an individual.