The term "plasmidome" refers to the total collection of plasmids present within a microbiome or a specific microbial community. Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules that can replicate independently of chromosomal DNA and often carry genes that confer advantageous traits, such as antibiotic resistance, virulence factors, or metabolic capabilities.

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