n. A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor
n. An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal
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n. a microchip that uses tiny strands of DNA to latch onto and quickly recognize thousands of genes at a time; intended for use in a biological environment
Word Usage
"The FoodExpert-ID biochip is the first high-throughput gene chip for testing food and animal feed."