mɪtəˈbɒlaɪt

Definitions

1. noun

A substance produced or consumed in the process of metabolism.

“The liver converts alcohol into a toxic metabolite that can harm the body.”

2. noun

A chemical compound involved in a metabolic reaction or pathway.

“Researchers identified a new metabolite in the patient’s urine that suggested a rare genetic disorder.”

3. noun

A molecule that participates in a metabolic process, such as an intermediate or end product.

“The metabolite is broken down into smaller components during the digestive process.”