biochip

English

Etymology

bio- +‎ chip

Pronunciation

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Noun

biochip (plural biochips)

1. (computing) A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.
2. An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.

Verb

biochip (third-person singular simple present biochips, present participle biochipping, simple past and past participle biochipped)

1. (transitive) To fit (an animal) with such a chip.