biosensor

biosensor definition - medical

bi·o·sen·sor (bīˈō-sĕnˌsər, -sôr)

noun
  1. A device that detects, records, and transmits information regarding a physiological change or process.
  2. A device that uses biological materials to monitor the presence of various chemicals in a substance.

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