Biomarker

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A traceable substance, structure or process that can be measured indicating changes in a cell, a tissue, or an organ caused by environmental actions. (e.g. by ionising radiation).

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from ICRP Publication 123, 2013

A traceable substance indicating changes in a cell or an organ caused by environmental actions. (e.g. by ionising radiation).