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Preferred Term:

biosensors

Definition:
The coupling of a biological material (for example, enzyme, receptor, antibody, whole cell, organelle) with a microelectronic system or device to enable rapid, accurate, low level detection of various substances in body fluids, water, and air.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • biosensing techniques
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17520
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