Definition

The total set of exons in a genome, which are the parts of DNA that code for proteins.

Example

Researchers studied the exome to understand the genetic basis of the disease.

Conversation

Have you heard about the exome sequencing they did for that study?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they can analyze the complete exon content.

I wonder how it will help in understanding genetic diseases.

Definitely! It could lead to some major breakthroughs in medicine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Exome** → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "-ome" (derived from the Greek "-oma", meaning body or mass). The word "exome" refers to the part of the genome that consists of the exons, or the coding regions of genes, which are expressed in the final protein product.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and '-ome' referring to a 'body' — the exome is the part of the genome that is 'expressed' or 'comes out' as proteins.

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