genomics

[jee-noh-miks, ‐nom-iks]

noun (used with a singular verb)

the study of genomes.

Origin of genomics

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

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Examples from the Web for genomics

Contemporary Examples of genomics

The Ebola Wars By Richard Preston, New Yorker How genomics research can help contain the outbreak.
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Oct 20-26, 2014
William Boot
October 26, 2014
When first genomics started, we figured the result would be self-improvement—literally.
New Finding That Testing Could Identify Defects in Fetuses Is a Genetics Baby Step
Kent Sepkowitz
June 8, 2012
Breakthroughs in genomics, regenerative medicine, as well as personalized drugs and therapies are all within our reach.
The Price of Recovery
Robert Hormats
February 24, 2009

British Dictionary definitions for genomics

genomics

noun (functioning as singular)

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 in Medicine

genomics

[jē-nō′mĭks]

n.

The study of all of the nucleotide sequences, including structural genes, regulatory sequences, and noncoding DNA segments, in the chromosomes of an organism.

genomics in Science

genomics

[jə-nō′mĭks]

The scientific study of genomes.

genomics in Culture

genomics

[(juh-noh-miks)]

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.)