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exome

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[ek-sohm] / ˈɛk soʊm /

noun

  1. Genetics. the portions of a gene or genome that code information for protein synthesis; the exons in the human genome.


Etymology

Origin of exome

ex(on) 2 + (gen)ome

Example Sentences

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This extensive database has become a valuable resource for Mayo's scientific community, with 118 research requests submitted, that have resulted in the distribution of over 1.1 million exome datasets to interested investigators.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024

In this new study, scientists set out to develop a single approach to detect these structural changes, using data available from genome-wide exome sequencing assays.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

Recent large-scale whole exome sequencing studies in patients have provided a systematic and highly reliable identification of risk genes for neurodevelopmental disorders.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2024

This screening, referred to as exome sequencing, is presently limited to pregnancies where indications of abnormalities are noted during ultrasound scans.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2024

For each cell, the team obtained the full transcriptome, exome and epigenome.

From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2023

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