Definition of Biosensor
1. Noun. (biochemistry) Any device that detects, records or transmits physiological data, especially data concerning the presence of chemical compounds (analytes) ¹
2. Noun. (biochemistry) A device that uses biological material (e.g. microorganisms, oligonucleotides, enzymes, antibodies) to detect other biological molecules or chemicals. ¹
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Definition of Biosensor
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Medical Definition of Biosensor
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1. A sensor that collects data about a biological or physiological process, such as blood pressure.
Any of a variety of types of biomolecular probes which measure the presence or concentration of biological molecules, biological structures, microorganisms, etc., by translating a biochemical interaction at the probe surface into a quantifiable physical signal.
2. The coupling of a biological material (for example, enzyme, receptor, antibody, whole cell, organelle) with a microelectronic system or device to enable rapid, accurate, low level detection of various substances in body fluids, water, and air.
(03 Jul 1999)
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