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apocrustic (medicine) and biosensor (medicine)


apocrustic (medicine)


apocrustic
<medicine> Astringent and repellent.

An apocrustic medicine.

Origin: Gr. Able to drive off, fr. To drive off.

Source: Websters Dictionary


biosensor (medicine)


biosensor


1. <apparatus> A sensor that collects data about a biological or physiological process, such as blood pressure.

Any of a variety of types of biomolecular probes which measure the presence or concentration of biological molecules, biological structures, microorganisms, etc., by translating a biochemical interaction at the probe surface into a quantifiable physical signal.

2. <biology, physiology> 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.