pharmacogenomics

British

/ ˌfɑːməkəʊdʒɪˈnɒmɪks /

noun

the study of human genetic variability in relation to drug action and its application to medical treatment

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pharmacogenomic adjective

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Pharmacogenomics, or PGx, is the study of how genes affect your response to medications.

From Salon

Pharmacists are increasingly trained in pharmacogenomics and can serve as a resource to address medication-related questions or concerns.

From Salon

He said pharmacogenomics "is the future" and "it can now help us to deliver a new, modern personalised healthcare system fit for 2022".

From BBC

The field of matching drugs to your DNA is known as pharmacogenomics.

From BBC

Pharmacogenomics is already used for some medicines.

From BBC

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