| Domain | Definition | ||
| Health | 1: A cellular or molecular indicator of exposure, disease, or susceptibility to disease. (references) | 2: Substances sometimes found in an increased amount in the blood, other body fluids, or tissues and that may suggest the presence of some types of cancer. Biomarkers include CA 125 (ovarian cancer), CA 15-3 (breast cancer), CEA (ovarian, lung, breast, pancreas, and GI tract cancers), and PSA (prostate cancer). Also called tumor markers. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
