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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More fundamentally, some researchers suspect that a lifetime’s worth of random genomic mistakes might underlie much of the aging process. Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025 Alleging Child Labor Abuse Dr. Michael Doane from Flinders University will lead the analysis of the microbiome samples collected, focusing on the genomic and biomolecular markers within the shark’s microbial community. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Instead, the main challenge lies in devising a genomic sequence that produces a viable organism. Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 Sangamo Therapeutics — Shares tumbled more than 56% after the genomic medicine company said partner Pfizer terminated a license and development agreement for a gene therapy for hemophilia A. Sangamo retained rights to the product. Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024 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 26 Jan. 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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