oncometry

/ɒŋkɒˈmɛtri/

Definitions

1. noun

A measure of the quantity of oncometabolites present in a biological sample or system.

“The researchers used oncometry to assess the metabolic changes in cancer cells.”

2. noun

The study of oncometabolites and their role in cellular metabolism and disease.

“The researchers in the field of oncometry discovered a new class of metabolites linked to cancer.”

Synonyms

  • cancer metabolomics
  • oncometabolomics

Antonyms

  • eutabolomics
  • healthy metabolism