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noun
A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To fit (an animal) with such a chip.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: chip, microchip, micro chip, silicon chip, microprocessor chip
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gweyh3-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- Middle English chippe English chip English biochip From bio- + chip.
