biomarker
US /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌmɑːr.kɚ/
UK /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌmɑː.kər/
名词
生物标志物, 生物标记
a measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of some phenomenon such as disease, infection, or environmental exposure
示例:
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High levels of this protein serve as a biomarker for heart disease.
这种蛋白质的高水平可作为心脏病的生物标志物。
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Researchers are looking for a reliable biomarker to detect early-stage cancer.
研究人员正在寻找一种可靠的生物标志物来检测早期癌症。