ome
What is another word for ome? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The complete set of a particular kind of biological molecule or feature in an organism, as in "genome" or "proteome."
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Etymology
From the suffix -ome, seen in words like genome and proteome, on the model of "-ology."
Full origin of ome →Frequently asked questions
What does “ome” mean?
The word “ome” means the complete set of a particular kind of biological molecule or feature in an organism, as in "genome" or "proteome.". In plain terms, a scientific suffix meaning "the whole collection of" something in biology.
How do you use “ome” in a sentence?
Here is “ome” used in a sentence: “Researchers compared the microbiome and the metabolome of the two patient groups.”
What part of speech is “ome”?
“Ome” is a noun.
