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genome

Syllabification: (ge·nome)

Pronunciation: /ˈjēˌnōm/

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Definition of genome

noun

Biology

the haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism, or in each cell of a multicellular organism.
the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.