French word

génome

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒenom/

Meaning

  • masculine noungenome

Example

Les chercheurs ont séquencé le génome humain.

The researchers sequenced the human genome.

Illustration for génome (genome)

More examples

Le génome humain est souvent évoqué dans les médias.

The human genome is often discussed in the media.

Core concept

The complete instruction set that a living organism carries in its DNA, or that some viruses carry in RNA.

Common phrases

  • génome humain

    human genome

  • séquençage du génome

    genome sequencing

  • test du génome

    genome test

Similar words

ADN: The molecule that carries genetic information in cells, including in the nucleus.
gène: A segment of genetic information that codes for a specific protein or trait.

Definition in French

Ensemble complet de l'information génétique d'un organisme, porté par l'ADN ou, chez certains virus, par l'ARN.

Word origin

French génome is borrowed from English genome, coined as a scientific blend of gene and chromosome.

Usage tips

  • Génome denotes the whole genetic set, whereas gène denotes one individual hereditary unit.

Related words

  • génomiquegenomicadjective
  • génomiquegenomicsnoun

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