pangenome en · NOUN
Etymology
From pan- + genome.
Meanings
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The genome of all the strains of a particular clade (most commonly of bacteria and archaea).
Unlike the previous reference […] the new “pangenome” incorporates near-complete genetic sequences from 47 men and women of diverse origins, including African Americans, Caribbean Islanders, East Asians, West Africans and South Americans. […] But in due course, experts said, the pangenome will revolutionize the field of genomic medicine.
2023 May 10, Elie Dolgin, “Scientists Unveil a More Diverse Human Genome”, in The New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pan-genome | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pangenomes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |