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genomics
This term refers to a specialized scientific field and is treated as a mass noun. Despite the trailing s, it functions as a singular entity, similar to mathematics or physics, and therefore takes a singular verb in a sentence.
In professional and academic registers, it is distinguished from genetics. While genetics typically focuses on the study of single genes and their inheritance, genomics encompasses the study of the entire genome, including the complex interactions between all genes and their environment.
Meanings
Examples
Genomics is hard.
Genomics is hard.
He likes genomics.
He likes genomics.
Genomics helps us understand DNA.
Genomics helps us understand DNA.
The professor lectured on functional genomics.
The professor lectured on functional genomics.
Modern genomics can predict certain health risks.
The firm invests heavily in agricultural genomics.
The firm invests heavily in agricultural genomics.
Comparative genomics reveals deep evolutionary links.
Comparative genomics reveals deep evolutionary links.
Recent breakthroughs in genomics are truly fascinating.
Recent breakthroughs in genomics are truly fascinating.