omics

American  

[om-iks] / ˈɒm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a group of biological sciences, including genomics and proteomics, each seeking to quantify and describe the entire collection of biological molecules of a particular type, such as the genome or proteome of an organism, and how it determines the structure, function, and interactions of the organism or system of which it is a part.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• omic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of omics

First recorded in 2005–10; extracted from -omics as in genomics

Example Sentences

Scientists believe emerging technologies such as single-cell omics, lineage tracing, and spatial profiling may help reveal the distinct subtypes of senescent cells and identify safer therapeutic targets.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The researchers combined eight cutting-edge omics technologies, including single-cell RNA sequencing, whole-genome sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics to map and localise genes expressed in the tissue.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024

"Our novel experimental-computational approach really leverages the power of single-cell omics and pharmacological data integration," Associate Professor Jing Tang summarises.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2024

Nature Methods has crowned single-cell multimodal omics as its Method of the Year 2019.

From Nature • Jan. 6, 2020

"Sometimes the glamour of the technology or the sheer volume of omics data seem to make investigators forget basic scientific principles," said McShane at the IOM meeting.

From Nature • Mar. 23, 2011