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.

British Dictionary definitions for biomarker

biomarker
/ (ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə) /

noun

another name for biological marker

Medical definitions for biomarker

biomarker
[ bīō-mär′kər ]

n.

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