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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Common questions about Activation, Metabolic
What does Activation, Metabolic mean in medicine?
The conversion of an exogenous substance by a biological system resulting in the production on an active metabolite. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Activation, Metabolic known by any other names?
Yes. Activation, Metabolic is also referred to as Metabolic Activation, Drug Activation, Activation, Drug in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Activation, Metabolic sit in the medical classification?
Activation, Metabolic falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G03.171.224, G03.787.225.224, G07.690.725.225.224). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D065767) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗