Biomarker

**Semantic type:** Functional Concept

**Definition:** A characteristic that can be objectively measured and serves as an indicator for normal biologic processes, pathogenic processes, state of health or disease, the risk for disease development and/or prognosis, or responsiveness to a particular therapeutic intervention.

**Synonyms:** - Biological Marker - Biological Markers - Biomarkers - Molecular Marker - Signature Molecule - biological marker - biomarker - biomarker - biomarker - marker - molecular marker - signature molecule