Genomic
Genomic
Genomic (pronunciation: /dʒɪˈnɒmɪk/) is an adjective that pertains to the genome, the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism. The term is derived from the words "gene" and "chromosome".
Etymology
The term "genomic" is a combination of "gene", from the Greek word "genos" meaning race or kind, and "chromosome", from the Greek words "chroma" meaning color and "soma" meaning body. The term was first used in the late 20th century with the advent of genome sequencing and the study of genomics.
Related Terms
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Genomics: The study of genomes, including the sequencing, mapping, and analysis of an organism's genetic material.
- Genetic: Pertaining to genes or heredity.
- Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- Gene: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genomic
- Wikipedia's article - Genomic
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