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Metabolism
Metabolismgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The chemical transformation of drugs in the body usually by enzymatic action.
Standard Abbreviation
Metabolism
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
metabolism VARCHAR(100), -- Metabolism
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
metabolism as metabolism
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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