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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In the new era of genomic medicine, doctors can take a patient’s specific genetic makeup into consideration during diagnosis and treatment. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025 The team analyzed 483 genomic datasets from mammoth remains, including teeth, skulls, molars, and even skin. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025 But when scientists use the method to edit human DNA, there can be unintended consequences such as genomic damage, said Aaron Smargon, first author of the study and an assistant project scientist in professor Gene Yeo’s lab at UCSD. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025 Combatting The Spread of NDM To combat the threat, the CDC is urging stronger surveillance, genomic sequencing of bacterial strains, aggressive infection-control measures, and investment in new antibiotics and diagnostics. Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 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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