genotyping

Definition of genotyping
National Cancer Institute

genotyping

(JEE-noh-ty-ping)
A laboratory process in which an individual’s germline DNA is analyzed for specific nucleotides or bases to determine whether certain variants are present. Genotyping differs from sequencing in which all of the nucleotides comprising a specific length of DNA are assessed (e.g., within a gene, exome, or genome).

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms