recessive trait
Technical term in genetics for a trait that is expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.
Blue eyes are an example of a recessive trait.
Refers to a dominant trait, which is expressed even when only one dominant allele is present, contrasting with the recessive trait.
Compound of 劣性 (recessiveness) + 遺伝 (heredity) + 形質 (trait). The term is a direct translation of the English 'recessive trait' used in genetics.