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DNA chip

DNA chip

4.3
A small device with many pieces of DNA that tests genes in samples
  • noun
  • /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ tʃɪp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : chip de ADN
  • The scientist tested the sample using a DNA chip to identify potential hereditary diseases.

Examples

  • The DNA chip can test thousands of genes at once, speeding up the analysis process.

  • Advances in DNA chip technology have revolutionized medical diagnostics.

  • Researchers used a DNA chip to identify genetic mutations in the patient's cells.

  • The DNA chip revealed important genetic information.

  • Researchers used a DNA chip to analyze the samples.

  • Researchers use DNA chips to analyze genetic variations in different populations.

  • A DNA chip can help detect genetic markers for various medical conditions in patients.

Synonyms

chip
vsDNA chip
  • Specialized
249 4.1

A small piece inside electronic devices that makes them work

is a biological probe device that detects DNA rather than general electronics
microarray
vsDNA chip
  • Specialized
6 7.1

A lab device with many tiny DNA spots that test many genes at once

uses organized probes on a solid electronic surface to detect DNA sequences
biochip
vsDNA chip
  • Specialized
2 7.7

A small chip that tests many genes or other biological molecules quickly

focuses specifically on DNA probes for sequence detection rather than broad biological uses
gene chip
vsDNA chip
  • Specialized
6.6

A small device with many tiny DNA pieces that tests many genes in a sample

is the alternative name used for the same DNA probe microdevice

How Sensitive

sequencer
  • Specialized
2 8.4
DNA chip
  • Specialized
4.3

Surface Forms

DNA chip singular
DNA chips plural

Morphology

DNA + chip

The meaning is directly compositional: 'DNA' (genetic material) combined with 'chip' (a small electronic/microdevice) yields a device related to DNA analysis. Although it denotes a technical laboratory tool, the constituent meanings make the sense immediately inferable to a learner who knows both words.

Etymology

DNA chip comes from the picture of a tiny computer chip covered with many small spots of DNA that act like little tests. That's why DNA chip means a small device that can 'test' or 'find' many genes at once.