Phrases with «phenotypic expression»

"Phenotypic expression" refers to how an organism's genetic traits are visibly shown or displayed in its physical appearance or behavior. It is the observable or measurable characteristics of an organism that are a result of the interaction between its genetic makeup and environmental factors. Full definition

Sentences with «phenotypic expression»

  • Variation in genetic background may alter expression of the disease allele in affected animals, thus accounting for variation in phenotypic expression of the disease. (iovs.arvojournals.org)
  • These so - called endophenotypes represent intermediate, subclinical - phased transitions toward a fully manifest phenotypic expression of a disease or disorder (John and Lewis 1966; Gottesman and Gould 2003). (link.springer.com)
  • In this paper, we focus on the latter limitation, viewing it as a reflection both of the different clinical presentations of many diseases (variable phenotypic expression), and of the excessive reliance on Cartesian reductionism in establishing diagnoses. (msb.embopress.org)
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