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Definition of genome

genome

/ˈdʒiːnoʊm/
ge · nome
Adverb:genomically
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Plural:genomes
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Adjective:genomic
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• noun

1

The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

Example

"Scientists successfully sequenced the human genome, unlocking new ways to diagnose and treat inherited diseases."

2

A haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism, or in each cell of a multicellular organism.

Example

"During meiosis, each gamete receives a single haploid genome from the parent cell."

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• Rhymes for genome

• Nearby Words

genoa
genocidal
genocide
genome
genre
gent
genteel

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1920 by German botanist Hans Winkler as a blend of 'Gen' (gene) and 'Chromosom' (chromosome), originally to denote a haploid set of chromosomes along with the associated protoplasm.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Genome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/genome
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