BIOCHIP

biochip

(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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

biochip (plural biochips)

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

An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal

Source: Wiktionary



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SUFFOCATION

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