Pronunciation of 'Genome-wide association study'
The term 'Genome-wide association study' refers to a research method used to identify genetic variations associated with specific diseases or traits. It is pronounced as 'jee-NOHM-wahyd uh-SOH-see-ey-shuhn stuh-dee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from scientific research in genetics and genomics, combining 'genome' (the complete set of genes or genetic material in an organism), 'association' (link or connection), and 'study' (research or investigation).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A research approach in genetics to identify genetic variants linked to traits or diseases.
Pronounced as 'jee-NOHM-wahyd uh-SOH-see-ey-shuhn stuh-dee'. 'Genome' starts with 'jee' as in 'gene', 'wide' as in 'wahyd', 'association' with stress on 'SOH', and 'study' as 'stuh-dee'.