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Metabolism MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Metabolism
Tree Number(s)
G03
Unique ID
D008660
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008660
Annotation
general only as metabolic process/phenomena irrespective of substance; prefer /‌metab with organs, organisms, diseases, substances
Scope Note
The chemical reactions in living organisms by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated.
Entry Version
METAB
Entry Term(s)
Anabolism
Catabolism
Metabolic Concepts
Metabolic Phenomena
Metabolic Phenomenon
Metabolic Process
Metabolic Processes
Metabolism Concepts
Metabolism Phenomena
Process, Metabolic
Processes, Metabolic
Public MeSH Note
TISSUE METABOLISM was heading 1963-65
History Note
METABOLIC PROCESSES was NON MESH 1992-97; TISSUE METABOLISM was heading 1963-65
Date Established
1960/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/07/01
Metabolism Preferred
Anabolism Narrower
Catabolism Narrower
Metabolic Phenomena Broader
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