Microfluidic Device
Term: Microfluidic Device
Category: Medical Devices
Definition: Microfluidics refers to a system that controls and alters liquid in very small quantities. This type of system operates as a digital system in which the size of the liquid is determined by the dimensions of the channels it travels through. Microfluidics devices typically contain integrated all-in-one components that have sensors, pumps, valves, and mixers, allowing them to perform elaborate biochemical processes with precision and efficiency from a single device.
Uses:
- Point-of-care diagnostics for blood tests, pathogen detection, or biomarker analysis.
- Environmental monitoring for contaminants in water or air
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