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.

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Etymology

Origin of biosensor

bio- + sensor

Example Sentences

His team synthesized organic metallic nanohybrids of gold and copper that do not interfere with each other, so that electrochemical signals can be distinguished on the same screen-printed electrode chip of the biosensor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2024

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

When the biosensor, a specially created protein, comes into contact with the chemical researchers wanted to create, it glows green.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

A saliva sample is placed on the strip, and pulses of electricity are sent to electrical contact points on the biosensor device.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024

"Previously, the biosensor component would have messed up the plant's ability to grow toward light or stop using water when stressed. This won't."

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2023