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 In the new study, researchers worked closely with representatives of the Rapanui community to reconstruct the genomic history of its people. Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024 Notably, the number of new FDA approvals for biologic and genomic medicines in the first half of this year nearly doubled compared to the first half of 2023 and the full year 2024 is on track to set another record. Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 July 2024 Breeders will have plenty of freedom to experiment with the new traits, because the genomic resources described in the Nature paper as well as the seeds are available cost free to researchers around the world. Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 17 June 2024 Genetics and genomic testing of patients and cancers have also helped in the quest for improvement of symptoms and longer survival. Marc B. Garnick, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 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 Oct. 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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