genomics

noun

ge·​no·​mics jē-ˈnō-miks  jə- 

plural in form but singular in construction

: a branch of biotechnology concerned with applying the techniques of genetics and molecular biology to the genetic mapping and DNA sequencing of sets of genes or the complete genomes of selected organisms, with organizing the results in databases, and with applications of the data (as in medicine or biology) see functional genomics compare proteomics

Examples of genomics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The hole in the Craig Venter tributes Two weeks ago, genomics legend Craig Venter died. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 15 May 2026

Through storytelling and humor, the podcast has made genomics research more accessible and expanded our understanding of how genomics applies and intersects with our everyday lives. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Early users report substantial productivity gains on tasks ranging from literature reviews to genomics and drug discovery, according to the company. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Wang turned to his supporters, who included a pediatrician, a genomics researcher, and a Princeton University neuroscience colleague. — Gabriel Debenedetti, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing genomics

• functional genomics

Rhymes for genomics

• proteomics

Medical Definition

genomics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

ge·​no·​mics jē-ˈnō-miks  jə- 

: a branch of biotechnology concerned with applying the techniques of genetics and molecular biology to the genetic mapping and DNA sequencing of sets of genes or the complete genomes of selected organisms using high-speed methods, with organizing the results in databases, and with applications of the data (as in medicine or biology) compare proteomics