pangenetic

/ˌpænɪˈdʒɛtɪk/ or /ˌpænˌdʒɛnɪˈtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from the totality of genetic information in an organism or species.

“The pangenetic approach in medicine considers the entire range of genetic diversity in a population.”

2. noun

a pangenome, the complete set of genes in an organism or species.

“The study of the pangenetic makeup of the human species revealed new insights into disease susceptibility.”

Synonyms

  • pan-genomic
  • whole-genome

Antonyms

  • monogenic
  • single-gene