HealthAugust 24, 2026

biosensing

BY-oh-sen-sing

Definition

The use of biological or chemical sensors to detect and measure specific biological substances or markers, often for medical diagnostic purposes.

Etymology

A compound of 'bio-' (from Greek 'bios', meaning life) and 'sensing' (from Latin 'sentire', meaning to feel or perceive), which emerged in the mid-20th century to describe technologies that monitor biological processes.

In the news

The article describes the development of a microneedle patch for minimally invasive biosensing, allowing for the detection of kidney disease markers without traditional blood draws.

Microneedle Patch May Detect Kidney Disease Early

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