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 Tissue is finite, which poses a significant challenge as each genomic test diminishes the available tissue for future testing or procedures. Andre Esteva, TIME, 10 July 2024 Each animal species has its own label or barcode of those DNA segments, and forensic geneticists compare the DNA sequences of the sample with a database of genomic sequences from living animals. Angela Posada-Swafford, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2024 Controlling those biotech supply chains America’s ability to stay on top of the biotech industry will depend on its ability to protect genomic data and intellectual property, opines Josh Carpenter, CEO of a nonprofit translational research institute focused on drug discovery and genomic research. Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 28 June 2024 Excess of genomic defects in a woolly mammoth on Wrangel island. Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for genomic 

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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 27 Jul. 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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