Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
medical-marker
Noun
/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈmɑrkər/
Definition
A medical marker is a biological substance used as an indicator of a particular disease or condition in the body.
Examples
- Doctors often rely on blood tests to identify medical markers for diseases.
- The presence of certain medical markers can indicate the likelihood of developing a specific condition.
- Research continues to uncover new medical markers for various health issues.
Meaning
Medical markers help in diagnosing, monitoring, and assessing the severity of diseases.
Synonyms
- biomarker
- biological marker
- indicator
