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microbiomics

American  
[mahy-kroh-bahy-om-iks] / ˌmaɪ kroʊ baɪˈɒm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the scientific study of the microbiome.


Etymology

Origin of microbiomics

First recorded in 2008–2013; microbiom(e) + -ics

Example Sentences

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"We urge the creation of more expansive coral reef microbial datasets on a global scale and recommend undertaking interdisciplinary research encompassing ecology, marine chemistry, physical oceanography and microbiomics."

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024

"Significant disparities in microbial communities, particularly nitrogen metabolism-related microorganisms, were identified in the roots of tea plants with varying qualities through microbiomics," says Tongda Xu of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in Fujian, China.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2024

The combination of personal health and fitness data, genomics, and even microbiomics will drive healthcare choices from real outcomes and individual probabilities.

From Forbes • May 30, 2014

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