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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For men with early-stage prostate cancer, certain genomic tests on the tumor can help clarify the risk of the cancer progressing. Jason P. Joseph, The Conversation, 21 May 2025 One clue may lie in the shark’s ability to maintain genomic stability over centuries, as the study found signs of robust DNA repair mechanisms at play in the retina. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 But genomic research by computational biologist Daren Card and his colleagues suggested that the survivors of the freeze event possessed, among other genetic endowments, a robust form of cold hardiness. Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025 Regeneron purchased the pioneering company for $256 million at bankruptcy auction with the intent of using its genomic data to fuel drug discovery, the company said in a Monday statement. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 May 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 Jun. 2025.

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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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