Biosensor

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  • noun. A device that detects, records, and transmits information regarding a physiological change or process.
  • noun. A device that uses biological materials, such as enzymes, to monitor the presence of various chemicals in a substance.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. Any device that detects, records or transmits physiological data, especially data concerning the presence of chemical compounds (analytes)
  • noun. A device that uses biological material (e.g. microorganisms, oligonucleotides, enzymes, antibodies) to detect other biological molecules or chemicals.
  • Word Usage
    "An electronic biosensor is printed on the waistband and measures blood pressure, heart rate and other vital signs through constant contact with the skin."