biotransformation
11biotransformation — The conversion of molecules from one form to another within an organism, often associated with change (increase, decrease, or little change) in pharmacologic activity; refers especially to drugs and other xenobiotics. SYN: biodegradation. * * *… …
12Biotransformation — Bio|trans|formatio̲n [↑bio... u. ↑Transformation] w; , en: enzymatische Umwandlung der dem Organismus zugeführten Substanzen …
13Biotransformation — Bio|trans|for|ma|ti|on die; , en <zu ↑bio... u. ↑Transformation>: a) Methode zur ↑enzymatischen Veränderung von Substanzen mithilfe von Mikroorganismen (Biotechnologie); b) bei Mensch u. Tier der Umbau niedermolekularer körperfremder Stoffe …
14biotransformation — [ˌbʌɪəʊtransfə mɛɪʃ(ə)n, trα:ns , nz ] noun the alteration of a substance, typically a drug, within the body …
15biotransformation — bio·transformation …
16biotransformation — bi•o•trans for•ma•tion [[t]ˌbaɪ oʊˌtræns fərˈmeɪ ʃən[/t]] n. biochem. pha the series of chemical changes occurring in a compound, esp. a drug, as a result of enzymatic or other activity by a living organism • Etymology: 1950–55 …
17biotransformation — The conversion of one chemical or material into another using a biological catalyst: a near synonym is biocatalysis, and hence the catalyst used is called a biocatalyst. Usually the catalyst is an enzyme, or a fixed whole, dead micro organism… …
18biotransformation — ˌ noun Etymology: bi (II) + transformation : the transformation of chemical compounds within a living system …
19drug metabolism — biotransformation of drugs …
20poison — poisoner, n. poisonless, adj. poisonlessness, n. /poy zeuhn/, n. 1. a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health. 2. something harmful or pernicious, as to happiness or well being: the poison of slander. 3.… …
