genomics
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/dʒəˈnoʊ.mɪks/
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/dʒɪˈnəʊ.mɪks/
study of genomes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'genomics' originates from the word 'genome,' which is a blend of 'gene' and 'chromosome,' combined with the suffix '-ics' to denote a field of study.
Historical Evolution
The term 'genomics' was coined in the 1980s as the study of genomes became more prominent.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the study of genomes, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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