virome
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪ.ɹəʊm/ / /ˈvaɪ.ɹoʊm/
noun
Etymology: Blend of virus + genome or from viro- + -ome.
- 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.”