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Biosensing Techniques MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Biosensing Techniques
Tree Number(s)
E05.601.043
Unique ID
D015374
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015374
Scope Note
Any of a variety of procedures which use biomolecular probes to 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.
Entry Term(s)
Bioprobes
Biosensing Technics
Biosensors
Electrodes, Enzyme
NLM Classification #
QT 36.4
Previous Indexing
Biosensors (1989-1998)
Biotechnology (1986-1988)
Electrodes (1980-1988)
Monitoring, Physiologic/instrumentation (1980-1988)
See Also
Microchemistry
Public MeSH Note
99; see BIOSENSORS 1989-98
History Note
99(89)
Date Introduced
1989/01/01
Last Updated
2015/06/22
Biosensing Techniques Preferred
Electrodes, Enzyme Related
Bioprobes Related
Biosensors Related
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