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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor.
2. 2
   a microchip that uses tiny strands of DNA to latch onto and quickly recognize thousands of genes at a time; intended for use in a biological environment wordnet
3. 3
   An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal.

Verb

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

Etymology

From bio- + chip.

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