biosensor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any device that detects, records or transmits physiological data, especially data concerning the presence of chemical compounds (analytes)
  2. A device that uses biological material (e.g. microorganisms, oligonucleotides, enzymes, antibodies) to detect other biological molecules or chemicals.

Word forms

biosensor biosensors

Etymology

From bio- + sensor.

Related words

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