Metab-L
Metab-L
Metab-L (pronounced: meh-tab-el) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a group of metabolic disorders.
Etymology
The term "Metab-L" is derived from the word "metabolism", which refers to the chemical reactions in a cell that keep a living organism alive. The "L" in Metab-L stands for "laboratory", indicating that these disorders are often diagnosed and studied in a lab setting.
Definition
Metab-L disorders are a group of metabolic disorders that affect the body's ability to metabolize, or break down, certain substances. These disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic mutations, environmental factors, and certain diseases or conditions.
Related Terms
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
- Metabolic disorder: A medical condition that disrupts normal metabolism, the process of converting food to energy on a cellular level.
- Genetic mutation: A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.
- Environmental factors: Any factor, whether abiotic or biotic, that influences living organisms.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metab-L
- Wikipedia's article - Metab-L
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