English Explanatory Dictionary

biomarker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance used as an indicator of a biological state, most commonly disease.
  2. Any measurable phenomenon that indicates the presence of life.

Pronunciation

/ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑɹkɚ/ /ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə/

Word forms

biomarker biomarkers

Etymology

From bio- + marker.

Related words

biomark biomarking biochemical bioindicator biomolecule biosignature

Derived words

glycobiomarker immunobiomarker multibiomarker neurobiomarker psychobiomarker
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