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 instance, a pharmaceutical company developing a new oncology drug could integrate genomic data, electronic health records (EHR) and historical outcomes to identify profiles of patient subgroups most likely to respond positively. Kirby Forlin, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 However, researchers still don’t know precisely which bacteria cause BV, although genomic sequencing is getting close to unlocking this mystery. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025 Although these cases were far from the original ones, genomic sequencing suggested the same virus had caused the new ones. Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025 But advances in genomic sequencing are moving researchers closer and closer to the answer to this puzzle, Bradshaw says. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 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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