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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Many blood group systems beyond the familiar ABO and Rh types – especially among people of African and Caribbean descent, groups historically underrepresented in genomic research – remain poorly understood. New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025 Based on proprietary, clinically relevant genomic data generation, state-of-the-art predictive algorithms, and rigorous wet lab validation, Cassidy Bio is developing the first comprehensive predictive platform based on LLMs for gRNA design. Gil Press, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 Although previous research has identified an epidemiological link between air pollution and link cancer in never-smokers, the current study authors went a step further in establishing a genomic reason behind this phenomenon. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 2 July 2025 Today, the relative low cost and quick turnaround time has exponentially expanded the use of genomic data to fuel our incredible progress. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 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 6 Aug. 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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