biochip

[ bahy-oh-chip ]

noun

1. an experimental integrated circuit composed of biochemical substances or organic molecules.

biochip

/ ˈbaɪəˌtʃɪp /

noun

1. a small glass or silicon plate containing an array of biochemical molecules or structures, used as a biosensor or in gene sequencing Also calledmicroarray

Word History and Origins

Origin of biochip¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

To test this, the researchers first developed skin cells in a biochip where they inflicted tiny wounds.

From Salon

“In no time, Epicenter was updated to be biochip compatible and suddenly we were opening the front door and printing documents with the implants,” Sjöblad told me.

From The Guardian

Are my biochips punishing me for trying to reveal the truth?

From Literature

This labyrinth is made of closely packed DNA molecules, created on a biochip by a team who have developed a method to make one-dimensional fibres 20 nanometres wide and 70 micrometres long.

From Nature

Imagine a diabetic’s biochip detecting blood glucose levels within personalized parameters, and then initiating appropriate, immediate, remedial and automatic action such as insulin-dosing.

From Forbes