Definition

1. Noun:
   • The branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences): Genomics is a scientific discipline focused on the comprehensive analysis of an organism's complete set of DNA, including its genes and their functions.

Usage

• Genomics is used as a singular, uncountable noun to refer to the entire field of study.
• It is typically used in academic, scientific, and medical contexts.
• Example:

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Comparative genomics: A sub-field that involves comparing genomic features across different species.
  • Comparative genomics reveals evolutionary relationships between organisms.
• Functional genomics: A sub-field aimed at understanding the functions and interactions of genes and other parts of the genome.
  • The goal of functional genomics is to determine how genes are regulated and what they do.

Variants and Related Words

• Genome (n): The complete set of genetic material (DNA) in an organism.
  • Scientists sequenced the plant's genome.
• Genomic (adj): Relating to genomes or genomics.
  • The lab conducted a genomic analysis of the virus.

Synonyms

• Genetic science (in a broad sense, though less specific)
• Genome science (a less common, more descriptive term)

Related Phrases

• Genomics research: Scientific investigation within the field of genomics.
  • Funding for genomics research has increased significantly.
• Genomics data: The information, such as DNA sequences, produced by genomic studies.
  • Managing and interpreting genomics data requires powerful computers.

Noun

1. the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences)