genome

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːnəʊm/

noun

[mass 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.

Derivatives

genomic

adjective

Origin:

1930s: blend of gene and chromosome