genotypeglossary / GENOTYPE genotype. Patents. The genetic makeup of a living organism. • A patent on living matter must disclose its genotype rather than just describe its physical characteristics (phenotype) or behavior. Cf. PHENOTYPE. — genotypic, adj. 词条贡献者 资深译员Michael,国内知名法学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译各类与劳动诉讼相关的法律文件。