Biotransform
Pronunciation: /ˈˌbaɪoʊˈtɹænsfɔɹm/
Biotransform (verb)
- To change a chemical in the body into a different form, often to make it safer or easier to remove.
- To change a substance using living organisms, such as bacteria, into other chemical products.
Examples
- The liver biotransforms many chemicals into safer forms.
- Many chemicals are biotransformed by the body during digestion.