GENCODE is a technical term commonly used in genetics and genomics research. This term refers to a specialized database that contains information about the genes in the human genome. The Gencode database provides highly accurate annotations of human gene locations, functions, and structures. Several synonyms or related terms are commonly used in place of Gencode, including gene catalog, gene database, gene annotation, and gene reference. Bioinformaticians and geneticists use these synonyms to search for specific genes or genetic variants in the human genome. These terms are essential in genetic research as they help scientists to understand, manipulate, and improve human health and disease.