Metabolomics (also known as Metabolomic, Metabonomics): The systematic identification and quantitation of all the metabolic products of a cell, tissue, organ, or organism under varying conditions. The METABOLOME of a cell or organism is a dynamic collection of metabolites which represent its net response to current con

NIH MeSH · D055432Disciplines and Occupations

Metabolomics

Also known asMetabolomic · Metabonomics · Metabonomic

Definition

The systematic identification and quantitation of all the metabolic products of a cell, tissue, organ, or organism under varying conditions. The METABOLOME of a cell or organism is a dynamic collection of metabolites which represent its net response to current conditions.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.201.586
  • H01.158.273.180.599
  • H01.181.122.638

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Common questions about Metabolomics

What does Metabolomics mean in medicine?
The systematic identification and quantitation of all the metabolic products of a cell, tissue, organ, or organism under varying conditions. The METABOLOME of a cell or organism is a dynamic collection of metabolites which represent its net response to current conditions. 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 Metabolomics known by any other names?
Yes. Metabolomics is also referred to as Metabolomic, Metabonomics, Metabonomic 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 Metabolomics sit in the medical classification?
Metabolomics falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.201.586, H01.158.273.180.599, H01.181.122.638). 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 (D055432) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗