biosensor

/ˈbaɪoʊsɛnsər/ BYE-oh-sen-sor

Definitions

1. noun

A device or system that uses biological molecules or cells to detect and measure the presence of specific substances, such as chemical or biological agents, in a sample.

“The researcher used a biosensor to detect the presence of a particular enzyme in the patient’s blood sample.”

Synonyms

  • biodevice
  • biomonitor

Antonyms

  • chemical sensor
  • nonbiosensor