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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The new study will work on understanding the blood biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome.
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Allison Palmer
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Instead of relying on wearables alone, Poindexter is making sure to get her yearly physical and signed up for Function, which includes more thorough blood and biomarker testing.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The new study will work on understanding the blood biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome.
—Ciara McCarthy 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 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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