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biochip

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bi·o·chip  (b-chp)
n.
A computer chip made from organic molecules rather than silicon or germanium.

biochip [ˈbaɪəˌtʃɪp]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a small glass or silicon plate containing an array of biochemical molecules or structures, used as a biosensor or in gene sequencing
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Noun1.biochip - 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
micro chip, microchip, microprocessor chip, silicon chip, chip - electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit


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