Definition of "biochip" [biochip]

• A computer chip made from organic molecules rather than silicon or germanium. (noun)

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• "The FoodExpert-ID biochip is the first high-throughput gene chip for testing food and animal feed."
• "Argonne's breakthrough, called the "biochip," starts with a slide covered in thousands of tiny polymer gel droplets."
• "'biochip' is installed within each 'Genetic Infantryman' or 'GI' from birth that then records their personalities and training until their death."