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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of biomarker1

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

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biomagnifybiomass

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