biochip

/ˌbaɪoʊˈtʃɪp/

Other forms: biochips

Definitions of biochip

1. 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
   type of:

   chip, micro chip, microchip, microprocessor chip, silicon 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