metabolism [Subheading]
Used with organs, cells and subcellular fractions, organisms, and diseases for biochemical changes. It is used also with drugs and chemicals for catabolic changes (breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones). For anabolic processes (conversion of small molecules into large), BIOSYNTHESIS is used. For enzymology and pharmacokinetics use the specific subheadings.
Year introduced: 1966
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Tree Number(s): Y08.040
MeSH Unique ID: Q000378
Entry Terms:
- biodegradation
- biotransformation
- biochemical pathways
- degradation
- catabolism
- secretion