phe·no·copy
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Definition of phenocopy
: a phenotypic variation that is caused by unusual environmental conditions and resembles the normal expression of a genotype other than its own
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“Phenocopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenocopy. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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phenocopy
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phe·no·copy
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plural phenocopies
Medical Definition of phenocopy
: a phenotypic variation that is caused by unusual environmental conditions and resembles the normal expression of a genotype other than its own
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