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genome
genome [ j nōm ] (plural genomes)


noun 
Definition:
 
set of chromosomes: the full complement of genetic information that an organism inherits from its parents, especially the set of chromosomes and the genes they carry
[Mid-20th century. < Greek genos 'offspring, race' + chromosome]

genomic [ ji nṓmik ] adjective
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