genomics

American  

[jee-noh-miks, ‑-nom-iks] / dʒiˈnoʊ mɪks, ‑ˈnɒm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the study of genomes.

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genomics British  

/ dʒɪˈnɒmɪks /

noun

1. the branch of molecular genetics concerned with the study of genomes, specifically the identification and sequencing of their constituent genes and the application of this knowledge in medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, etc

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genomics Scientific  

/ jə-nō′mĭks /

1. The scientific study of genomes.

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genomics Cultural  

1. The field of science that studies the entire DNA sequence of an organism's genome. The goal is to find all the genes within each genome and to use that information to develop improved medicines as well as answer scientific questions. (See also proteomics.)

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Etymology

Origin of genomics

First recorded in 1985–90; see origin at genome, -ics

Example Sentences

Working with John Ashton, PhD, MBA, director of the Genomics Shared Resource at Wilmot, she analyzed the data to determine whether the aging process starts during treatment or develops years later.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

The Integrated Genomics Operation and the Single Cell Research Initiative at MSK played key roles in the research.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

The research is published in the journal, Science and in Cell Genomics.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Orchid and Genomic Prediction give probabilities for disease risk, while Herasight and Nucleus Genomics say they can also give insight into a child’s likely intelligence, height and other traits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Other embryo editing startups are Manhattan Genomics, co-founded by Thiel Fellow Cathy Tie, and Bootstrap Bio, which plans to conduct tests in Honduras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025