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genomics
[ jee-noh-miks, ‐nom-iks ]
/ dʒiˈnoʊ mɪks, ‐ˈnɒm ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the study of genomes.
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Words nearby genomics
Genoese, genogram, génoise, genome, genomic DNA, genomics, genomic sequencing, genophobia, genospecies, genotoxic, genotoxin
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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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