Definition(s)
- The
association between the presence of a certain mutation or mutations (genotype)
and the resulting physical trait, abnormality, or pattern of abnormalities
(phenotype). With respect to genetic testing, the frequency with which a
certain phenotype is observed in the presence of a specific genotype determines
the positive predictive value of the test.
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Definition from: GeneReviews
from the University of Washington and the National Center for Biotechnology Information
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.