genome

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/ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    The complete set of genetic information in a living thing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.

Examples

  • The genome of this virus is unknown.

  • The double helix that encodes our genome is an elegant structure.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/
  • /d͡ʒɨˈnoʊm/

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Scientists mapped the entire blank of the fruit fly to study its genes.

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Origin

noun

From earlier genom, from German Genom, coined by German botanist Hans Winkler in 1920 as a blend of Gen (“gene”) + Chromosom (“chromosome”). By surface analysis, gen(e) + -ome, or a blend of gen(e) + (chromos)ome. Spelling altered to reflect the surface analysis.