Genomics
Pronunciation: /dʒɛˈnɑmɪk/
Genomics (adj)
- Relating to a person’s or organism’s complete set of genetic material, including how it is organized and used.
- Used for methods or studies that examine the entire genome rather than only one gene or small part.
Examples
- Genomic data describes an organism’s complete set of genetic material.
- Doctors used genomic testing to learn more about the patient’s condition.
Genomics (adjective)
Examples
- The test reads genomic information from your cells.
- Doctors use genomic information to understand inherited risks.