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Related terms:
gene library
genome
human genome
peptide library
metagenome
Gene or Genome
genomic library
ge·no·mic li·brar·y
Subclass of:
Gene Library; Genome
Definitions related to genomic library:
  • A collection of DNA molecules, derived from restriction fragments that have been cloned in vectors, that includes all or part of the genetic material of an organism.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A form of GENE LIBRARY containing the complete DNA sequences present in the genome of a given organism. It contrasts with a cDNA library which contains only sequences utilized in protein coding (lacking introns).
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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