Metabolite
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| Metabolite | |
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| Term | Metabolite |
| Short definition | metabolite - (pronounced) (meh-TA-boh-lite) A substance made or used when the body breaks down food, drugs, chemicals, or its own tissues (eg, fat or muscle). This process, called metabolism, creates energy and the materials needed for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of health. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
metabolite - (pronounced) (meh-TA-boh-lite) A substance made or used when the body breaks down food, drugs, chemicals, or its own tissues (eg, fat or muscle). This process, called metabolism, creates energy and the materials needed for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of health. It also helps get rid of toxic substances
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