"ome" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: omes [plural]
Etymology: From the suffix -ome. Compare ology. Etymology templates: {{m|en|-ome}} -ome, {{m|en|ology}} ology Head templates: {{en-noun}} ome (plural omes)
  1. (biology) The totality of a certain type of biological molecule, such as the genome or proteome. Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: omics
    Sense id: en-ome-en-noun-C~g4XifC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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