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

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These genomic elements evolved rapidly in Homo sapiens despite remaining relatively stable throughout the rest of mammalian history. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 Rivas also noted that the genomic variant overlap in humans and golden retrievers may lead to wider public health ramifications. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025 Curtis’ research has already led to identification of distinct genomic subtypes that predict a breast cancer relapse up to two decades after diagnosis. Mark Tatge, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 More genomic information is needed to fully understand how outbreaks in different states and countries are linked to one another, Rasmussen says. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for genomic

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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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