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biochip

The English word “biochip” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.
  2. An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.

verb

  1. To fit (an animal) with such a chip.

Etymology

From bio- + chip.

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