ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Biochip

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Biochip is a noun meaning (computing) A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.

Meaning

(computing) A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.

More Meanings

  1. An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.
  2. (transitive) To fit (an animal) with such a chip.

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Related dictionary entries include chips, microfluidic, biocomputer, biocomputing, bioelectronics, biodevice.

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