biochip
biochip · biochips
A microchip made from biological macromolecules rather than a semiconductorA microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.
Meaning
2 sensesA microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.
An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.
More definitions
- a microchip that uses tiny strands of DNA to latch onto and quickly recognize thousands of genes at a time; intended for use in a biological environment
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