biomarker
[bahy-oh-mahr-ker]
- 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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biomarker
- another name for biological marker
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biomarker
(bī′ō-mär′kər)- marker
- A specific physical trait used to measure or indicate the effects or progress of a disease, illness, or condition.
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