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microfluidic device

Meaning of microfluidic device: An instrument that uses very small amounts of fluid on a microchip to do certain laboratory tests.

Definition of microfluidic device

An instrument that uses very small amounts of fluid on a microchip to do certain laboratory tests. A microfluidic device may use body fluids or solutions containing cells or cell parts to diagnose diseases. Also called lab-on-a-chip.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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