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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Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Studies show that endometriosis runs in families.
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Next-generation MCGs have the potential to elevate patient care by filling the gap between EKGs and biomarker tests (which measure cardiac enzyme levels and take hours for lab analysis), and costly and complex MRI, PET, CT and invasive angiography procedures.
—Jack Hidary, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Dozens more biomarkers are being tested in labs around the world.
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Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Scientists are studying epigenetics, biomarker testing, and advanced imaging to improve diagnosis and treatment.1
Endometriosis and Genetics
Studies show that endometriosis runs in families.
—Laura Young, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Next-generation MCGs have the potential to elevate patient care by filling the gap between EKGs and biomarker tests (which measure cardiac enzyme levels and take hours for lab analysis), and costly and complex MRI, PET, CT and invasive angiography procedures.
—Jack Hidary, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Dozens more biomarkers are being tested in labs around the world.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 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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