Meaning
The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.
Etymology
Origin: German
From earlier genom, from German Genom, coined by German botanist Hans Winkler in 1920 as a blend of Gen (“gene”) + Chromosom (“chromosome”). By surface analysis, gen(e) + -ome, or a blend of gen(e) + (chromos)ome. Spelling altered to reflect the surface analysis.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chromosome
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: