biomarker

American  

[bahy-oh-mahr-ker] / ˈbaɪ oʊˌmɑr kər /

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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biomarker British  

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə /

noun

1. another name for biological marker

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Etymology

Origin of biomarker

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

Example Sentences

The results point to hypoalbuminemia as a biomarker that could help doctors identify people at high risk of developing this aggressive infection.

From Science Daily

This fragment closely matches a biomarker detected in the blood and spinal fluid of Alzheimer's patients, known as NTA-tau.

From Science Daily

"In this study we show how to authenticate a biomarker, verifying that a signal truly comes from life rather than contamination or non-biological chemistry," Shawar adds.

From Science Daily

But FDA said in its rejection letter that it isn’t certain this biomarker would predict a clinical benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Never mind that the FDA blessed the biomarker measure before Regenxbio had commenced its trial.

From The Wall Street Journal