Metabolite

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Metabolite
TermMetabolite
Short definitionmetabolic type - (pronounced) (MEH-tuh-BAH-like tip) In alternative medicine, a theory that people fall into one of three groups (protein, carbohydrate, or mixed type) based on the primary type of food their bodies need to stay healthy 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski