unknome

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noun

The totality of genes of unknown function in a genome.

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Meanings

noununknome (plural unknomes)

plural unknomes

  1. neologismbiologyThe totality of genes of unknown function in a genome.

Origin

From unknown + -ome.

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APA

unknome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unknome

MLA

“unknome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unknome. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “unknome,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unknome.

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