genome
noun
a full set of chromosomes; all the inheritable traits of an organism.
genomic
-
a word derived from
genome.
Example Sentences
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Scientists once viewed them primarily as "genomic parasites" because, much like viruses, they can multiply without providing any clear benefit to their host.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
The genomic resource could eventually contribute to human research involving ageing, immunity, and disease resistance.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Yet genomic technologies have transformed disease research and made contributions to clinical medicine, particularly oncology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
The molecules of DNA pass through a nanopore - a tiny hole - which reveals the tumour's unique genomic fingerprint.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
But the genomic “score” is inert without proteins.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
