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genomic

adj.
C1 Advanced UK //dʒɛnˈɒmɪk// ge·nom·ic

adj. relating to the complete set of genetic material in a living thing. You use this when talking about the study of all the genes in a person or animal.

adj. relating to the genome, which is the complete set of genetic material present in a cell or organism. Typically used in scientific or medical contexts.


SIMPLE

Scientists are studying the genomic data of the virus.

CONTEXTUAL

Advances in genomic sequencing have allowed doctors to identify rare diseases much faster than before.

COMPLEX

The genomic diversity of the population provides essential clues regarding how different groups adapted to their environments over thousands of years.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun.

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