biotransformation

bi·o·trans·for·ma·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-trans-fer-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊˌtræns fərˈmeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-trans-fer-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊˌtræns fərˈmeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of biotransformation word

noun biotransformation the metabolizing of some substance, esp. a drug, in the body 3
noun biotransformation the series of chemical changes occurring in a compound, especially a drug, as a result of enzymatic or other activity by a living organism. 1
noun biotransformation (biochemistry) The changes (both chemical and physical) that occur to a substance (especially a drug) by the actions of enzymes within an organism. 0

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Origin of biotransformation

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; bio- + transformation

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Parts of speech for Biotransformation

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biotransformation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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