biomarker
/ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑrkər/
noun
- A measurable substance or sign in the body that indicates a normal or abnormal process, or a disease.
- Doctors use a blood test to check for a biomarker of heart disease.
- High levels of this biomarker can signal the presence of cancer.
- Researchers discovered a new biomarker that helps diagnose Alzheimer's early.
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