microbiomic

[ mahy-kroh-bahy-om-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the microbiome or to microbiomics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of microbiomic¹

First recorded in 2005–10; microbiom(e) ( def ) + -ic ( def )

Example Sentences

Their paper "Prospective fecal microbiomic biomarkers for chronic wasting disease" was published in Microbiology Spectrum.

From Science Daily

Another participant to recognize and appreciate in our microbiomic environment are bacteriophages.

From New York Times

Another good example is the Mayo Clinic, whose algorithms consider genomic, microbiomic, epigenetic, and pharmacological efficacy data contained in “big data” repositories to fine tune individualized patient therapies.

From Forbes

We now must assess how to effectively restore our lost microbiomic heritage.

From Scientific American

This study adds to the growing science of microbiomic medicine, in which the lives of the bacterial passengers that people carry around are given due weight and consideration lest they turn on their hosts and hurt them.

From Economist