genomic

adjective
ge·​no·​mic | \ ji-ˈnō-mik How to pronounce genomic (audio) , -ˈnä-\

Definition of genomic

: of or relating to a genome or to genomics

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Now, full genomic analyses from 38 sets of skeletal remains upend that story. Kristin Romey, National Geographic, "DNA study deepens mystery of lake full of skeletons," 20 Aug. 2019 To that end, an international team is poised to release the entire genomic sequence of the pea, opening the tiny legume up for genetic studies. Larissa Zimberoff, Time, "The Rise of the Pea: How an Unassuming Legume Emerged as a Frontrunner in the Race to Replace Meat and Dairy," 15 Aug. 2019 But Collins drew criticism then—and still occasionally does—for hyping the payoff from genomic medicine. Jocelyn Kaiser, Science | AAAS, "For a decade, Francis Collins has shielded NIH—while making waves of his own," 15 Aug. 2019 Though Phylos has been accused of using the genomic data that was obtained when growers sent samples into the Galaxy, Holmes asserted that is not enough to help drive Phylos’ breeding program. Hannah Wallace, WIRED, "High Drama: A Cannabis Biotech Company Roils Small Growers," 24 July 2019 To understand this sensitization, the team then examined how the process works on a genomic level. Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Study Finds Insects Can Experience Chronic Pain," 17 July 2019 Another genomic study showed some small populations experience natural genetic rescue—and benefit from it. Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "Boosting genetic diversity may save vanishing animal populations. But it may also backfire," 16 July 2019 Ms Manning sent clippings of her hair and swabs from her cheek which were processed as genomic data and analysed by an algorithm. S.h. | New York, The Economist, "Heather Dewey-Hagborg mixes biotechnology and art," 15 July 2019 From the teeth, the authors obtained genomic data from people who lived before the last Ice Age reached its coldest point. Jordan Wilkerson, Dallas News, "At 31,000 years old, two children's teeth and their ancient DNA unravel mystery of human migration," 9 July 2019

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First Known Use of genomic

1934, in the meaning defined above

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genomic

adjective
ge·​nom·​ic | \ ji-ˈnō-mik How to pronounce genomic (audio) , -ˈnäm-ik How to pronounce genomic (audio) \

Medical Definition of genomic

: of or relating to a genome or genomics the genomic constitution of an organism use of genomic technology to develop new and improved drugs