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)

Examples of biomarker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But now, in an era of artificial intelligence (AI), accessible real-world data (RWD) and connections to genomic data and biomarkers, real possibilities are taking shape. — Sujay Jadhav, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

From threat detection to global navigation, sensing biomarkers to computing at unimaginable speeds, the quantum era holds the promise that our world will not look the same anymore. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026

Others lean toward advanced diagnostics like full-body imaging and biomarker testing. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

The Clair tracks more than 130 proprietary biomarkers including skin temperature, heart rate, sleep metrics, breathing rate and motion to give women insight into what their hormones are up to. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biomarker

• barker
• darker
• marker
• starker

Medical Definition

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