Predictive marker
Predictive Marker
A Predictive Marker (pronunciation: pre-dik-tiv mar-ker) is a biological parameter that can be objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention.
Etymology
The term "Predictive Marker" is derived from the words "predictive", which means forecasting future events or conditions, and "marker", which refers to a distinguishing feature or characteristic.
Related Terms
- Biomarker: A measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of some phenomenon such as disease, infection, or environmental exposure.
- Prognostic Marker: A biomarker used to identify the likely progression of disease in an individual, including recurrence, survival, and treatment response.
- Diagnostic Marker: A biomarker used to detect a disease or condition in an individual.
- Pharmacodynamic Marker: A biomarker used to understand the pharmacological activity of a drug in the body.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Predictive marker
- Wikipedia's article - Predictive marker
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