Etymology

proteome

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Today it means: The complete set of proteins encoded by a particular genome. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

Blend of protein + genome or proteo- + -ome.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. The complete set of proteins encoded by a particular genome.

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