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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Although studies have identified biological signs of these illnesses, researchers have not yet found clear biomarkers that lead to definitive diagnoses.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Although studies have identified biological signs of these illnesses, researchers have not yet found clear biomarkers that lead to definitive diagnoses.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
One potential biomarker for neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism are gut microbes.
—Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
Integrating fitness tracking and behavioral data with biomarkers and clinical events, for example, can help empower consumers to correlate their lifestyle choices directly to their health status.
—Trisha Swift, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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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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