noun
microbiome
Microbiome (noun) means the genetic information (genomes) of a microbiota.
noun
1
The genetic information (genomes) of a microbiota.
2
A microbial biome, such as the community of microbes within the human gut.
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Etymology
From micro- + biome or blend of microbiota + genome.
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What is the meaning of microbiome?
"microbiome" (noun) means the genetic information (genomes) of a microbiota.
What are the different meanings of microbiome?
"microbiome" has 2 main meanings: 1. The genetic information (genomes) of a microbiota; 2. A microbial biome, such as the community of microbes within the human gut.