biomarker

[ bahy-oh-mahr-ker ]

/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌmɑr kər /

noun

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.

Words nearby biomarker

biolysis, biolytic, biomagnetism, biomagnification, biomagnify, biomarker, biomass, biomaterial, biomathematics, biome, biomechanics

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British Dictionary definitions for biomarker

biomarker

/ (ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə) /

noun

another name for biological marker

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Medical definitions for biomarker

biomarker

[ bī′ō-mär′kər ]

n.

marker

A specific physical trait used to measure or indicate the effects or progress of a disease, illness, or condition.