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ethanol metabolism
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Definitions related to ethanol metabolism:
  • Ethanol Metabolism consists of various biochemical detoxification reactions that convert ethanol to metabolic derivatives for elimination from the body.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (ethanol metabolic process) The chemical reactions and pathways involving ethanol, CH3-CH2-OH, a colorless, water-miscible, flammable liquid produced by alcoholic fermentation.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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