genomic

adjective

ge·​no·​mic ji-ˈnō-mik How to pronounce genomic (audio) -ˈnä- How to pronounce genomic (audio)
: of or relating to a genome or to genomics

Examples of genomic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two decades after scientists sequenced the first human genome, the two state studies reflect the rapid emergence of a new kind of health care called genomic medicine, spawned by that landmark achievement. Mark Johnson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024 The order of nucleotide bases in DNA, or RNA in some viruses, encodes this information, and genomic sequencing technologies identify the order of these bases. Marc Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2024 The Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report published by the American Society of Human Genetics in 2022 found that 67 percent of the genomic workforce identified as white. Charlotte Hu, Vox, 6 May 2024 Studying organisms with large genomes can help researchers better understand how genomic size relates to evolution and ecology. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for genomic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genomic was in 1934

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“Genomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genomic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

genomic

adjective
ge·​nom·​ic ji-ˈnō-mik How to pronounce genomic (audio) -ˈnäm-ik How to pronounce genomic (audio)
: of or relating to a genome or genomics
the genomic constitution of an organism
use of genomic technology to develop new and improved drugs

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