genome

noun
UK: /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/
US: /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/

  1. The complete set of genetic material of an organism.

    1. The genome holds all the instructions.
    2. Scientists mapped the human genome to understand diseases better.

  2. All the genes in one living thing, including information about how it grows and develops.

    1. We studied the genome of this virus.
    2. Analysis of the genome revealed a complex evolutionary history for the species.

Synonyms

genetic code

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "genome" in English means: The complete set of genetic material of an organism., All the genes in one living thing, including information about how it grows and develops..

The phonetic transcription of "genome" is /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ in British English and /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "genome": genetic code.

Example usage of "genome": "The genome holds all the instructions.". More examples on the page.