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Definition of Biomarker

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Biomarker: A biologic feature that can be used to measure the presence or progress of disease or the effects of treatment. For example, prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a biomarker for cancer of the prostate.

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