adjective

genomic

genomic

Genomic research is advancing quickly.

Genomic research is advancing quickly.

((noun)) relating to a genome Genomic research is advancing quickly.

Synonyms: genetic

From 'genome' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'. 'Genome' itself is from German 'Gen' (gene) + '-om' (as in chromosome).

Relates to the 'genome', which is the complete set of genes in an organism. Think of the 'Human Genome Project'.

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