Biocomputer

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several proposed systems using DNA, proteins, or other biological materials to perform data processing (in synthetic biology).

    "These prototype biocomputers use slime moulds to solve a range of geometrical problems."

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"These prototype biocomputers use slime moulds to solve a range of geometrical problems."

Etymology

From bio- + computer.

Related phrases

data processingsynthetic biology

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