genetic marker

noun

: a readily recognizable genetic trait, gene, DNA segment, or gene product used for identification especially when closely linked to a trait or genetic material that is difficult to identify

Examples of genetic marker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Imagine a dentist flagging genetic markers during a routine visit or a primary care physician conducting a real-time cancer screen. —Mariya Filipova, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Many of the Avar ancestors still retained East Asian genetic markers. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025

To cover the genetic side, researchers analyzed people’s genomes, looking for genetic markers associated with the 22 key diseases. —Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025

Researchers are also searching for new genetic markers that could predict possible dementia along with protective genetic variants that could lower a person’s odds of ever getting Alzheimer’s. —Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for genetic marker

• barker
• darker
• starker
• biomarker

Medical Definition

genetic marker

noun

: a readily recognizable genetic trait, gene, DNA segment, or gene product used for identification purposes especially when closely linked to a trait or to genetic material that is difficult to identify

called also marker