https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.BT06904
A parameter that can be used to identify a toxic effect in an individual organism and can be used in extrapolation between species, or as an indicator signalling an event or condition in a biological system or sample and giving a measure of exposure, effect, or susceptibility. The term 'biomarker' is generally used in scientific publications. In occupational hygiene and health, '@[email protected]' and '@[email protected]' are used with the meaning '@[email protected] biomarkers'.
This definition replaces an earlier definition of biomarker.