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Definition of Microarray
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Microarray: A tool used to sift through and analyze the information contained within a genome. A microarray consists of different nucleic acid probes that are chemically attached to a substrate, which can be a microchip, a glass slide or a microsphere-sized bead.