genome
[ jee-nohm ]
/ ˈdʒi noʊm /
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noun Genetics.
a full set of chromosomes; all the inheritable traits of an organism.
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Also ge·nom [jee-nom]. /ˈdʒi nɒm/.
Origin of genome
OTHER WORDS FROM genome
ge·no·mic [ji-noh-mik, -nom-ik], /dʒɪˈnoʊ mɪk, -ˈnɒm ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby genome
genocopy, genodermatosis, Genoese, genogram, génoise, genome, genomic DNA, genomics, genomic sequencing, genophobia, genospecies
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British Dictionary definitions for genome
genome
genom
/ (ˈdʒiːnəʊm) /
noun
the full complement of genetic material within an organism
all the genes comprising a haploid set of chromosomes
Derived forms of genome
genomic (dʒɪˈnɒmɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for genome
C20: from German Genom, from Gen gene + (chromos) ome
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Medical definitions for genome
genome
[ jē′nōm′ ]
n.
A complete haploid set of chromosomes with its associated genes.
Other words from genome
ge•nom′ic (-nŏm′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for genome
genome
[ jē′nōm ]
The total amount of genetic information in the chromosomes of an organism, including its genes and DNA sequences. The genome of eukaryotes is made up of a single, haploid set of chromosomes that is contained in the nucleus of every cell and exists in two copies in all cells except reproductive and red blood cells. The human genome is made up of about 20,000 to 25,000 genes. Compare proteome.
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Cultural definitions for genome
genome
[ (jee-nohm) ]
The sum of all information contained in the DNA for any living thing. The sequence of all the nucleotides in all the chromosomes of an organism.
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