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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

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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

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

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

From Science Daily Jan. 12, 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

In this regard, researchers from Ritsumeikan University, Japan, have recently developed a self-powered, inexpensive, and floating biosensor for monitoring water quality at the input of freshwater lakes and rivers.

From Science Daily Nov. 2, 2023

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