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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The traits are determined by genomic makeup and environmental factors, which require deeper study, notably through imaging. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 Federal law prohibits companies from using genetic information for health insurance or employment, said Abe Schwab, a philosophy professor at Purdue University Fort Wayne, who has studied genomic privacy in the US. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025 However, our inability to effectively manage and analyze large volumes of genomic data has slowed progress across research and clinical applications. Alexander Podgornyy, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 This time, the scientists were able to extract and sequence DNA from a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull that yielded more complete genomic data than the samples used in the 2021 study. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for genomic

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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 1 May. 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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