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 法律翻译Cathy,在一家英国银圈所担任专职法律翻译,擅长翻译有关城市基础设施领域的法律文件。