genomics
[ jee-noh-miks, ‐nom-iks ]
/ dʒiˈnoʊ mɪks, ‐ˈnɒm ɪks /
noun (used with a singular verb)
the study of genomes.
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Genoese, genogram, génoise, genome, genomic DNA, genomics, genomic sequencing, genophobia, genospecies, genotoxic, genotoxin
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Example sentences from the Web for genomics
The Ebola Wars By Richard Preston, New Yorker How genomics research can help contain the outbreak.
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|DAILY BEASTBreakthroughs in genomics, regenerative medicine, as well as personalized drugs and therapies are all within our reach.
British Dictionary definitions for genomics
genomics
/ (dʒɪˈnɒmɪks) /
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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Medical definitions for genomics
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.
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Scientific definitions for genomics
genomics
[ jə-nō′mĭks ]
The scientific study of genomes.
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Cultural definitions for genomics
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.)
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