Biotransformation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Biotransformation is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The changes (both chemical and physical) that occur to a substance (especially a drug) by the actions of enzymes within an organism.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The changes (both chemical and physical) that occur to a substance (especially a drug) by the actions of enzymes within an organism.
Word Forms
- biotransformations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xenobiotic, halothane, breakdown, biodistribution, biotransference, biomodification.
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