biochip

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ chip.

Pronunciation

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Noun

biochip (plural biochips)

  1. (computing) A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.
  2. An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.

Verb

biochip (third-person singular simple present biochips, present participle biochipping, simple past and past participle biochipped)

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