biomarker

[bahy-oh-mahr-ker]

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.

biomarker

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə /

noun

1. another name for biological marker

Word History and Origins

Origin of biomarker¹

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- ( def. ) + marker ( def. )

Example Sentences

The new blood test, which costs around £100, measures a biomarker called p-tau217, which reflects the presence of both proteins.

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He described the trial as "a critical part of the Blood Biomarker Challenge, which we hope will take us a step forward in revolutionising the way we diagnose dementia."

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And yet, when the trio trades the results of their biomarker tests, the Hollywood-toned and tucked Jaclyn is visibly dismayed — but still so positive, love her! — that “tired” Laurie has similar results to hers, including a low body fat percentage.

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“These are often complex patterns, where there may not be one biomarker, but you have to take into consideration the whole pattern,” says Dr Petrovski, whose is a researcher at pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca.

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In addition, their research points to a biomarker that could potentially be useful in disease monitoring and assessment of treatment response.

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