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Metabolism

Metabolism
general
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;

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