Metabolomics
| Metabolomics | |
|---|---|
| Term | Metabolomics |
| Short definition | Metabolomics - (pronounced) (meh-TA-buh-LOH mix) The study of substances called metabolites in cells and tissues. Metabolites are small molecules that are formed when the body breaks down food, drugs, chemicals, or its own tissues. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Metabolomics - (pronounced) (meh-TA-buh-LOH mix) The study of substances called metabolites in cells and tissues. Metabolites are small molecules that are formed when the body breaks down food, drugs, chemicals, or its own tissues. They can be measured in blood, urine and other body fluids. Disease and environmental factors such as diet, medications, and chemicals can affect how the body makes and uses metabolites. Metabolomics can help find new ways to diagnose and treat diseases like cancer
External links
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