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Performed Clinical Result Biomarker Indicator
Definition 1
Specifies whether a result is considered a biomarker. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Specifies whether a result is considered a biomarker. NOTE(S): This attribute is based on a result as stated in the NCI Thesaurus for Biomarker: A variation in cellular or biochemical components or processes, structures, or functions that is objectively measurable in a biological system and that characterizes normal biologic processes, pathogenic processes, an organism's state of health or disease, likelihood of developing a disease, prognosis, or response to a particular therapeutic intervention. Biomarkers include but not limited to such phenotypic parameters as specific enzyme or hormone concentration, specific gene phenotype, presence or absence of biological substances. (NCI Thesaurus/BRIDG)