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Jenny,国内名牌大学法律英语专业,专注翻译各种与重组、破产及重整有关的法律文件。