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phenotype  

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  • A phenotype is any distinctive structural or functional trait or set of characteristics expressed by an organism. Structure may be observed at any level, including external or internal gross anatomy and organ or tissue histology. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Phenotype]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/phenotype

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