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biomarker, n.
Brit. |ˈbʌɪə(ʊ)ˌmɑːkə|, U.S. |ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑrkər|
[‹ bio- comb. form + marker n.]
A substance used as an indicator of the presence of material of biological origin, of a specific organism, or a physiological condition or process; spec. a diagnostic indicator of (predisposition to) a medical condition.
1973Space Life Sci. 4 69 (title) A search for porphyrin biomarkers in Nonesuch Shale and extraterrestrial samples. 1987A. Nickon & E. F. Silversmith Org. Chem.: Name Game vi. 94 Steranes, diasteranes, and other skeletal types found in petroleum serve as informative ‘biomarkers’ that give clues about the age and geologic history of crude oils. 1995Colonial Waterbirds 18 243/2 Finding a reliable physiological biomarker may provide a useful environmental indicator of toxic chemical poisoning. 2003Washington Post 28 Jan. a2/2 This is the first time since cholesterol that a novel biomarker has been agreed upon to be an independent biomarker for heart disease. |