biotransformation en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English transformation English biotransformation From bio- + transformation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The changes (both chemical and physical) that occur to a substance (especially a drug) by the actions of enzymes within an organism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biotransformations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
es biotransformación (biochemistry)