biotransformation

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ transformation.

Noun

biotransformation (plural biotransformations)

1. (biochemistry) The changes (both chemical and physical) that occur to a substance (especially a drug) by the actions of enzymes within an organism

Derived terms

• biotransformational

 

Related terms

• biotransform

Translations

biochemistry

• Spanish: biotransformación (es) f