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

Jiang served as principal investigator, working with colleagues from USF's Genomics, Global Health Infectious Disease Research Center and departments including anthropology, molecular medicine and history.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Genomics and artificial intelligence enable doctors to better target treatments to patients based on biomarkers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

"It was a complete surprise to see that it was a wolf and not a dog," said Pontus Skoglund of the Ancient Genomics Laboratory at the Francis Crick Institute and senior author.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

The research is published in the journal, Science and in Cell Genomics.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Orchid and Genomic Prediction give probabilities for disease risk, while Herasight and Nucleus Genomics say they can also give insight into a child’s likely intelligence, height and other traits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025