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1. Indicator signaling an event or condition in a biological system or sample and giving a measure of exposure, effect, or susceptibility. As related to biomonitoring, a biomarker is the presence of any substance, or a change in any biological structure or process that can be measured as a result of exposure. Many biomonitoring studies focus on chemical substances or their metabolites as biomarkers.
출처: www.biomonitoringinfo.org/glossary/glossary.html
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Biological response to a chemical that gives a measure of exposure and sometimes also of a toxic effect. Biomarker analysis may entail studying the number and variety of organisms in a given location (eg, the shellfish and aquatic insect population for river quality) or certain biological parameters (ie, DNA, protein or enzyme secretions).
출처: www.environment.total.com/menuA/a6.htm
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