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)

Examples of biomarker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The company says more details about how your biomarkers influence biological age are coming soon. —David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024

Reduce inflammation and swelling Cold water exposure may spike concentrations of stress hormones in our system, which is known to increase the levels of anti-inflammatory biomarkers in our systems. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024

And again, from my perspective, that's where the biomarkers have their greatest potential. —Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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