Aptasensor

//ˈæpt.əˌsɛn.sə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An aptamer used as a biosensor.

    "The high sensitivity and specificity of the developed aptasensor suggests that this novel method is very promising for the detection and identification of C."

Example

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"The high sensitivity and specificity of the developed aptasensor suggests that this novel method is very promising for the detection and identification of C."

Etymology

Blend of aptamer + sensor.

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