metabolite
n. countable C1 Advanced US //məˈtæbəˌɫaɪt// me·tab·o·lite
n. a substance that is made or used by the body during the process of turning food into energy. It is a small part of the chemical reactions that keep you alive.
n. a substance that is produced or used in the metabolic processes of living organisms. Often refers to the intermediate or end products of biochemical pathways.
The doctor tested the blood for a specific metabolite.
Researchers identified a unique metabolite in the plant that could potentially be used to treat certain types of inflammation.
The accumulation of a particular toxic metabolite in the liver can lead to cellular damage, highlighting the importance of efficient metabolic clearance mechanisms in maintaining overall health.
From metabolism + -ite.