genomic

adjective

ge·​no·​mic ji-ˈnō-mik How to pronounce genomic (audio) -ˈnä- How to pronounce genomic (audio)
: of or relating to a genome or to genomics

Examples of genomic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Can the health system afford to spend more on genetic and genomic sequencing tests? Edward Abrahams and Christopher J. Wells, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024 By weaving together the Native nations’ ancestral and oral histories with advanced scientific methods—including genomic analysis—the authors were able to confirm that the woolly dog existed for at least 5,000 years. Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2024 Agilent also uses its inkjet system to synthesize another genomic workhorse known as an oligonucleotide library. Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024 In 2022, a team of Chinese scientists induced asexual reproduction in mice under experimental conditions by editing DNA in regions responsible for genomic imprinting. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024 Based on genomic and archaeological evidence, domestic cats were brought to Great Britain over 2,000 years ago by humans. Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 But Black women with breast cancer have been historically marginalized from research and genomic assay development. Nathalie McDowell Johnson, STAT, 19 Sep. 2023 Discussions on how to properly handle genomic studies like All of Us are nothing new. Thiago Arzua, STAT, 15 Mar. 2024 The genomic testing of traveler's nasal swabs has mainly been focused on COVID-19, but testing also is being done for two other respiratory viruses — flu and RSV. Mike Stobbe, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genomic was in 1934

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“Genomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genomic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

genomic

adjective
ge·​nom·​ic ji-ˈnō-mik How to pronounce genomic (audio) -ˈnäm-ik How to pronounce genomic (audio)
: of or relating to a genome or genomics
the genomic constitution of an organism
use of genomic technology to develop new and improved drugs

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