Lenny Moss's distinction between 'Gene-P' and 'Gene-D' shows that disease-predictive genetic concepts are defined by their phenotypic endpoints, not intrinsic molecular properties.
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Lenny Moss(as the originator of the Gene-P/Gene-D distinction)
A philosopher and biologist who studies how we think about genes and genetics; he's known for pointing out that the same word 'gene' can mean different things depending on what we're trying to do with it.
Phenotypic(describing the visible characteristics that genetic information produces)
Related to the observable traits of an organism—like eye color, height, or behavior—as opposed to the hidden genetic code.
Phenotypic endpoints(in genetics and disease prediction)
The final, observable outcomes or characteristics that result from genetic activity—what we actually see or measure at the end.