Genomics (also known as Comparative Genomics, Genomics, Comparative): The systematic study of the complete DNA sequences (GENOME) of organisms. Included is construction of complete genetic, physical, and transcript maps, and the analysis of this structural genomic information on a global scale such as in GENOME WIDE AS

NIH MeSH · D023281Disciplines and Occupations

Genomics

Also known asComparative Genomics · Genomics, Comparative · Structural Genomics · Genomics, Structural · Functional Genomics · Genomics, Functional

Definition

The systematic study of the complete DNA sequences (GENOME) of organisms. Included is construction of complete genetic, physical, and transcript maps, and the analysis of this structural genomic information on a global scale such as in GENOME WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.180.350
  • H01.158.273.343.350

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Common questions about Genomics

What does Genomics mean in medicine?
The systematic study of the complete DNA sequences (GENOME) of organisms. Included is construction of complete genetic, physical, and transcript maps, and the analysis of this structural genomic information on a global scale such as in GENOME WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Genomics known by any other names?
Yes. Genomics is also referred to as Comparative Genomics, Genomics, Comparative, Structural Genomics, Genomics, Structural in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Genomics sit in the medical classification?
Genomics falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.180.350, H01.158.273.343.350). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D023281) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗