biomarker
noun
bio·mark·er
ˈbī-ō-ˌmär-kər 
: a distinctive biological or biologically derived indicator (such as a metabolite) of a process, event, or condition (such as aging, disease, or oil formation)
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And thousands of other human diseases have their own corresponding biomarkers.
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Gary W. Miller, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
Flexible stick-on patches could monitor blood pressure, stress, and more
This nearly invisible graphene tattoo can be used to detect various substances in sweat that serve as biomarkers of health or disease.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2025
Based on the landmark findings of Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, the idea is that four key proteins can be used to send a cell back to its embryonic state, essentially removing all biomarkers of aging.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Association of rapid eye movement sleep latency with multimodal biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Gary W. Miller, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
Flexible stick-on patches could monitor blood pressure, stress, and more
This nearly invisible graphene tattoo can be used to detect various substances in sweat that serve as biomarkers of health or disease.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2025
Based on the landmark findings of Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, the idea is that four key proteins can be used to send a cell back to its embryonic state, essentially removing all biomarkers of aging.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Association of rapid eye movement sleep latency with multimodal biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Biomarker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomarker. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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biomarker
noun
bio·mark·er
ˈbī-ō-ˌmär-kər
: a distinctive biological or biologically derived indicator (as a biochemical metabolite in the body) of a process, event, or condition (as aging, disease, or exposure to a toxic substance)
age-related biomarkers of disease and degenerative change—Janet Raloff
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