HealthAugust 10, 2026

exome

EK-sohm

Definition

The portion of the genome that consists of protein-coding genes.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau created by combining 'ex-' from 'expressed' and '-ome' from 'genome', referring to the set of expressed sequences.

In the news

The article discusses researchers analyzing the exome to identify rare genetic variations linked to metabolic health. It is the specific focus of study because these sequences determine protein production and biological function.

People carrying a rare gene variant have naturally low body fat, healthier livers and better blood sugar levels

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