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virome

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪ.ɹəʊm/ / /ˈvaɪ.ɹoʊm/

noun

Etymology: Blend of virus + genome or from viro- + -ome.

  1. The genomes of all the viruses that inhabit a particular organism or environment.

    Scientists now have discovered another realm within our habitat — the virome, a large community of viruses.

    Nevertheless, the comprehensive comparative analysis of pumpkin viromes across various geographic regions by NGS remains deficient.