biosensor
The English word “biosensor” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- Any device that detects, records or transmits physiological data, especially data concerning the presence of chemical compounds (analytes)
- A device that uses biological material (e.g. microorganisms, oligonucleotides, enzymes, antibodies) to detect other biological molecules or chemicals.
Etymology
From bio- + sensor.
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