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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal