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biomarker

[bahy-oh-mahr-ker]
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noun
  1. a distinct biochemical, genetic, or molecular characteristic or substance that is an indicator of a particular biological condition or process: a blood test to measure protein biomarkers for cancer.
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British Dictionary definitions for biomarker

biomarker

noun
  1. another name for biological marker
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biomarker in Medicine

biomarker

(bī′ō-mär′kər)
n.
  1. marker
  2. A specific physical trait used to measure or indicate the effects or progress of a disease, illness, or condition.
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