Condition
Metabolite
David Cohen, M.D.Published 25 April 20051 min read
Key points
- A metabolite is any substance produced or used during metabolism (digestion).
- In drug use, the term usually refers to the end product that remains after metabolism.
Definition
A metabolite is any substance produced or used during metabolism (digestion). In drug use, the term usually refers to the end product that remains after metabolism.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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