functional genomics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

Definition of functional genomics

: a branch of genomics that uses various techniques (such as RNA interference and mass spectrometry) to analyze the function of genes and the proteins they produce

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Recent Examples on the Web Winzeler’s work has earned her significant recognition in the field of functional genomics, using yeast to begin studying the worldwide increase in malaria cases. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2021

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functional genomics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

Medical Definition of functional genomics

: a branch of genomics that uses various techniques (such as RNA interference and mass spectrometry) to analyze the function of genes and the proteins they produce