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biosensor

American  
[bahy-oh-sen-ser, -sawr, bahy-oh-sen-] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɛn sər, -sɔr, ˈbaɪ oʊˌsɛn- /

noun

  1. a device that senses and transmits information about a biological process, as blood pressure, of an individual under observation.


Etymology

Origin of biosensor

bio- + sensor

Example Sentences

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The scientists also created a fluorescent biosensor to quickly detect and analyze which bacteria were producing the desired chemicals and how much.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

The new findings are to be incorporated into the development of a CO2 biosensor, which the Bochum team is researching in cooperation with the Institute of Aircraft Systems in Stuttgart.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2024

Given that physical measurement methods are not very energy-efficient, a biosensor could be a great alternative.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2024

Ultimately, researchers plan to test saliva and urine samples with the biosensor.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023

The biosensor developed by the team works through a series of steps.

From Science Daily • Sep. 19, 2023

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