Genomic Meaning
/ˈdʒiˌnoʊmic/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to a genome.
Sentence Examples
Scientists discover genomic exchange between a vampire-like parasitic plant and its host.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The researchers used the ____ data from the sequencing machine to find the mutation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Scientists used ____ sequencing to identify the specific mutations responsible for the rare genetic disorder.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English genome Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English genomic From genome + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In commentary accompanying the research, Samira Asgari, an assistant professor in genetics and genomic sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, said that it was crucial to extend these types of studies beyond Europe to other regions to “better understand how differences in population history might have contributed to the risk of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.”"
— 2024 January 11, Katie Hunt, “Gene that protected humans 5,000 years ago may be linked to debilitating modern disease”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The researchers used the ____ data from the sequencing machine to find the mutation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Scientists used ____ sequencing to identify the specific mutations responsible for the rare genetic disorder.