aptasensor

English

Etymology

Blend of aptamer +‎ sensor.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈæpt.əˌsɛn.sə/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈæpt.əˌsɛn.sɚ/

Noun

aptasensor (plural aptasensors)

1. An aptamer used as a biosensor.
   • 2015 September 4, “Detection of Cryptosporidium parvum Oocysts on Fresh Produce Using DNA Aptamers”, in PLOS ONE‎, →DOI:

     The high sensitivity and specificity of the developed aptasensor suggests that this novel method is very promising for the detection and identification of C.