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physiology (Qualifier) > metabolism (Qualifier)

Preferred term

metabolism (Qualifier)  

Type

  • mesh:Qualifier

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ME (Qualifier)
  • METAB (Qualifier)

Scope note

  • Used with organs, cells and subcellular fractions, organisms, and diseases for biochemical changes and metabolism. 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.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-L6C0XPHT-4

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