WGS

English

Noun

WGS (uncountable)

1. (genetics) Initialism of whole genome sequencing.
   • 2023 May 11, Wen-Wei LiaoMobin AsriJana Ebleret al., “A draft human pangenome reference”, in Nature, volume 617, →DOI, page 313:

     We also ensured that the cell lines were derived from participants for whom whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data were available for both parents (for haplotype phasing).

Proper noun

WGS

1. (cartography) Initialism of World Geodetic System, a standard for use in cartography, geodesy, and satellite navigation.