NIH MeSH · D065767Phenomena and Processes

Activation, Metabolic

Also known asMetabolic Activation · Drug Activation · Activation, Drug

Definition

The conversion of an exogenous substance by a biological system resulting in the production on an active metabolite.

MeSH classification

  • G03.171.224
  • G03.787.225.224
  • G07.690.725.225.224

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D065767) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗