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

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genomics

Prof Patrick Cai, chair of synthetic genomics at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, said the study was an "important milestone".

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

As the global Covid-19 pandemic raged, Xiao inked a deal with Chinese genomics company BGI to create one of the largest testing labs in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Much of genomics research has focused on populations of European ancestry, leaving important questions about human history and biology unanswered.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026

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

“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