Genom

/ˈdʒɛnəm/ noun

Definition

A variant or less common spelling of genome; the complete set of genetic instructions found in an organism's cells.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'genome,' which was coined in 1920 by Hans Winkler, combining 'gene' (from Greek 'genos') and the suffix '-ome' (indicating a complete set or collection).

Kelly Says

'Genom' is mostly used in older texts or non-English languages—English speakers standardized on 'genome' in the mid-20th century as genetics became more mainstream and spelling standardized.

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