characteristic

characteristic definition - medical

char·ac·ter·is·tic (kărˌək-tə-rĭsˈtĭk)

noun
  1. A distinguishing feature or attribute; character.
  2. A structure or function determined by a gene or genes; trait.

Related Forms:

  • charˌac·ter·isˈtic adjective

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