genomic

adjective

ge·​no·​mic ji-ˈnō-mik  -ˈnä- 

: of or relating to a genome or to genomics

Examples of genomic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, combining medical imaging with genomic data has been shown to improve the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. —Vinodhini Ravikumar, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

From genomic studies, scientists have developed the polygenic index, or PGI, a way to score the likelihood of a wide range of genetic outcomes. —Kate Zernike, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025

Now, genomic tools developed since that era, and a comparison of morphology, have revealed that the snail darter is very similar to the stargazing darter (P. uranidea), which is not considered endangered or threatened. —Byscience News Staff, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for genomic

• chromic
• gnomic
• ohmic
• hypochromic
• photochromic
• proteomic

Medical Definition

genomic

adjective

ge·​nom·​ic ji-ˈnō-mik  -ˈnäm-ik 

: of or relating to a genome or genomics

the genomic constitution of an organism

use of genomic technology to develop new and improved drugs