genomics

American  

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

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the study of genomes.

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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

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genomics Scientific  

/ jə-nō′mĭks /

1. The scientific study of genomes.

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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.)

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Etymology

Origin of genomics

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

Example Sentences

Wood, the firm’s CEO and chief investment officer, has built a reputation on the back of “moonshot” sectors like genomics and robotics, bolstered by a famously unwavering bullishness on Elon Musk’s Tesla.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“It’s probably the perfect storm of a contagion coming into the right contact for a confined group,” said Jeffrey SoRelle, a pathologist at the University of Texas Southwestern whose lab researches viral genomics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The findings suggest that multiple genetic pathways involved in cancer could be explored further through genomics and clinical studies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 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

"It's a really exciting time with three areas where the UK is world-leading - genomics, biomedical research and AI - combining to transform biology and medicine," Prof Lehner said.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026