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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Others, including Moledina, are homing in on more precise biomarkers that can be tracked in urine tests.
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Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Latest news on heart health New cholesterol guidelines urge screening in your 30s and to test for 2 extra biomarkers.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Some research suggests biomarker testing could save money by landing on the right treatments faster and avoiding some of these costs.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Overall, Shadyab said, understanding that this biomarker can be observed many years before dementia or mild cognitive impairment symptoms appear offers a chance for intervention.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Latest news on heart health New cholesterol guidelines urge screening in your 30s and to test for 2 extra biomarkers.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Some research suggests biomarker testing could save money by landing on the right treatments faster and avoiding some of these costs.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Overall, Shadyab said, understanding that this biomarker can be observed many years before dementia or mild cognitive impairment symptoms appear offers a chance for intervention.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 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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