genomics

American  

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

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the study of genomes.

---

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

---

genomics Scientific  

/ jə-nō′mĭks /

1. The scientific study of genomes.

---

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.)

---

Etymology

Origin of genomics

First recorded in 1985–90; genome, -ics

Example Sentences

"It expands the geographic frame for understanding how tuberculosis circulated in the past and highlights the value of integrating pathogen genomics into broader reconstructions of human history."

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

“In drug development, lack of regulatory clarity and consistency can be more damaging than regulation itself,” observes Ruxandra Teslo, a genomics expert who studies clinical trial practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Prof Ben Lehner, the head of generative and synthetic genomics at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, said they had tested AlphaGenome in more than half a million experiments and it was performing very well.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Dennett said Endolith’s approach is different because it combines adaptive laboratory evolution, cloud computing and advanced genomics to fine-tune conditions under which microbes thrive in a way that rival processes haven’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Broad’s speed record news External link coincides with a genomics conference this week, where the sequencing rivals are showing off their newest technologies.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025