| Biosensor |
A biosensor is a device that uses biological materials, biologically derived materials, or biomimetics as recognition elements closely coupled to a physicochemical transducer to produce a readable electrical signal that is proportional to the concentration of a specific target analyte or group of analytes. |
| Biomarker |
A biomarker is a measurable indicator (biological molecule or process) of some biological state or clinical condition. |
| Functionalization |
Introduction of functional groups, materials, or properties onto the surface of a (nano)-material. |
| Diagnostic test |
A test used to identify or confirm the presence of a disease or medical condition. |
| Sensitivity |
From an analytical perspective: the slope of an analytical or calibration curve. From a clinical perspective: the success rate of a particular test to correctly identify those patients with a particular disease or condition. |
