genome

noun ge·nome \ ˈjē-ˌnōm \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of genome

: one haploid set of chromosomes with the genes they contain; broadly : the genetic material of an organism — compare proteome

Recent Examples of genome from the Web

Doede talked to Royston about having genome sequencing done on the tumor to understand the DNA mutation that caused it.

— john wilkens, Pomerado News, "Physician turned entrepreneur begins work with new patients: Union-Tribune and L.A. Times," 13 Apr. 2018
Doede talked to Royston about having genome sequencing done on the tumor to understand the DNA mutation that caused it.

— john wilkens, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Physician turned entrepreneur begins work with new patients: Union-Tribune and L.A. Times," 13 Apr. 2018
The new work presents her whole genome, including her unusual mutations.

— ben guarino, BostonGlobe.com, "This tiny skeleton found in Chile might look like an alien’s, but genetics studies are uncovering the tragic, true story," 23 Mar. 2018
The new work presents her whole genome, including her unusual mutations.

— ben guarino, chicagotribune.com, "A tiny skeleton found in Chile might look like an alien, but her genes tell a different story," 22 Mar. 2018
Researchers at the zoo aim to use genome sequencing and stem cell technology to create northern white rhino embryos.

— author: robyn dixon, Anchorage Daily News, "The last male northern white rhino has died, spelling probable extinction for the species," 21 Mar. 2018
Neanderthal genes supply between 1 percent and 4 percent of the genome in people from homelands on several continents, from Britain to Japan to Colombia.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Humans bred with this mysterious species more than once, new study shows," 16 Mar. 2018
Researchers at the zoo aim to use genome sequencing and stem cell technology to create northern white rhino embryos.

— author: robyn dixon, Anchorage Daily News, "The last male northern white rhino has died, spelling probable extinction for the species," 21 Mar. 2018
Researchers at the zoo aim to use genome sequencing and stem cell technology to create northern white rhino embryos.

— robyn dixon, latimes.com, "The last male northern white rhino has died, spelling probable extinction for the species," 20 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of genome

German Genom, from Gen gene + -om (as in Chromosom chromosome)

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genome

noun ge·nome \ ˈjē-ˌnōm \

medical Definition of genome

: one haploid set of chromosomes with the genes they contain; broadly : the genetic material of an organism

The idea behind sequencing an organism's genome—decoding, letter by letter, the message contained in every last one of its genes—is that it would tell us a lot about how the organism works.
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover, January 1996

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