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biosensor
[ bahy-oh-sen-ser, -sawr, bahy-oh-sen- ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɛn sər, -sɔr, ˈbaɪ oʊˌsɛn- /
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noun
a device that senses and transmits information about a biological process, as blood pressure, of an individual under observation.
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Words nearby biosensor
biosafety, bioscience, bioscope, bioscopy, bio-security, biosensor, biosimilar, -biosis, biosocial, biosociology, biosolids
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How to use biosensor in a sentence
We envision that this platform could enable next-generation wearable biosensors for first responders, health-care personnel, and military personnel.
In this new work, Wang and colleagues adapted the sensing module to work with a biosensor developed by another team that reacts to electrical signals.
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Medical definitions for biosensor
biosensor
[ bī′ō-sĕn′sər, -sôr ]
n.
A device that detects, records, and transmits information regarding a physiological change or process.
A device that uses biological materials to monitor the presence of various chemicals in a substance.
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