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biochip.

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

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Meaning & usage

noun

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

  2. An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.

Where this word comes from

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.

verb

  1. To fit (an animal) with such a chip.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

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.

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