biochip
[ bahy-oh-chip ]
/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌtʃɪp /
noun
an experimental integrated circuit composed of biochemical substances or organic molecules.
Origin of biochip
First recorded in 1980–85
Words nearby biochip
British Dictionary definitions for biochip
biochip
/ (ˈbaɪəˌtʃɪp) /
noun
a small glass or silicon plate containing an array of biochemical molecules or structures, used as a biosensor or in gene sequencing
Also called: microarray