biomarker

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001066",
  "term": "biomarker",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease. A biomarker may be used to see how well the body responds to a treatment for a disease or condition. Also called molecular marker and signature molecule.",
  "synonyms": [
    "molecular marker",
    "signature molecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/biomarker/"
}