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lipid metabolism

Used for:

fat metabolism

Broader Terms:

metabolism

Narrower Terms:

blood lipoprotein metabolism

Narrower Terms:

fatty acid metabolism

Narrower Terms:

lipid biosynthesis

Narrower Terms:

lipolysis

Narrower Terms:

steroid metabolism

Scope Note:

sum of chemical changes that occur within the tissues of an organism consisting of anabolism (biosynthesis) and catabolism of lipids; the buildup and breakdown of lipids for utilization by the organism.

Term Number:

1744-4841

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