Definition

Related to the study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs.

Example

Pharmacogenomic testing can help doctors choose the right medication for their patients.

Conversation

I just read about how pharmacogenomic testing can help with medication choices.

Really? That sounds interesting! How does it work?

It analyzes your genes to see how you might respond to certain drugs.

Wow, that could change the way we approach treatment!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pharmacogenomic is formed from "pharmakon" (meaning drug) and "genomic" (from "genome", meaning the complete set of genes or genetic material). The word refers to the study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs, combining the concepts of drugs and genetics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drugs' ('pharmakon') and 'genes' ('genomic') working together to understand how our bodies respond to medications.

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