Pronunciation of 'Genome-wide association study'
The term 'Genome-wide association study' refers to a research method used to identify genetic variants associated with specific traits or diseases across the entire genome. It is pronounced as 'jee-nohm-wahyd uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn stuh-dee' in American English.
The term originates from scientific research terminology, combining 'genome' (the complete set of genes or genetic material in an organism), 'wide' (extensive or across the entire genome), 'association' (a connection or relationship), and 'study' (a detailed examination or analysis).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A research method used to scan the genome for genetic variants associated with traits or diseases.
Pronounced as 'jee-nohm-wahyd uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn stuh-dee'. 'Genome' is pronounced as 'jee-nohm', 'wide' as 'wahyd', 'association' as 'uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn', and 'study' as 'stuh-dee'.