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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Additionally, while the initial tests involved the monitoring of inflammation, the researchers believe that the technology could ultimately be utilized to monitor other symptoms by detecting other biomarkers.
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The key biomarkers for women, Comite says, include thyroid function tests, hormone level tests, nutrient status labs, and metabolic markers, such as fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and hemoglobin A1c.
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Researchers observed the horses’ behavior, as well as collecting data on their heart rate and the level of cortisol in their saliva, a key biomarker for stress.
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The wristband works through LifeOS, Luna’s adaptive AI engine, to integrate with Siri and utilize biomarker data from Apple Health, Google Fit, Clue, Kindbody, and other data-collecting apps.
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New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
The key biomarkers for women, Comite says, include thyroid function tests, hormone level tests, nutrient status labs, and metabolic markers, such as fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and hemoglobin A1c.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Jan. 2026
Researchers observed the horses’ behavior, as well as collecting data on their heart rate and the level of cortisol in their saliva, a key biomarker for stress.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
The wristband works through LifeOS, Luna’s adaptive AI engine, to integrate with Siri and utilize biomarker data from Apple Health, Google Fit, Clue, Kindbody, and other data-collecting apps.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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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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