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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Biotech and life science companies are investigating the use of generative AI for drug discovery by predicting drug interactions and discovering biomarkers.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
One measurable biomarker that could indicate dementia is a change in cerebrospinal fluid, a substance present in the brain.5
Stage 2: Very Mild Cognitive Decline
In the second stage of dementia, the person may begin to notice mild memory loss.
—Jess Sims, Health, 10 May 2024
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
One measurable biomarker that could indicate dementia is a change in cerebrospinal fluid, a substance present in the brain.5
Stage 2: Very Mild Cognitive Decline
In the second stage of dementia, the person may begin to notice mild memory loss.
—Jess Sims, Health, 10 May 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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