metabolite

[ muh-tab-uh-lahyt ]

noun

, Biology, Physiology.

1. a product of metabolic action.

metabolite

/ mɪˈtæbəˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a substance produced during or taking part in metabolism

metabolite

/ mĭ-tăb′ə-līt′ /

1. A substance produced by metabolism.
2. A substance necessary for or taking part in a particular metabolic process. Examples of metabolites are glucose in the metabolism of sugars and starches, amino acids in the biosynthesis of proteins, and squalene in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.

Word History and Origins

Origin of metabolite¹

First recorded in 1880–85; metabol(ism) + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of metabolite¹

C19: metabol ( ism ) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Cruchaga also is investigating the potential of metabolites -- substances released by cells when breaking down other compounds as part of their routine processes that are also found in CSF.

From Science Daily

A healthy microbiome normally produces neurotransmitters and metabolites, such as serotonin and butyrate, that influence mood and cognitive performance.

From Salon

A further sample taken eight days later also tested positive for low levels of the same metabolite.

From BBC

They found metabolites previously undetected on reefs, including three that may represent different reef organisms.

From Science Daily

The remarkably precise method allows researchers to peer into nanometer-sized membrane sacs, called extracellular vesicles or EVs, that can carry different types of cargos, like proteins, nucleic acids and metabolites, in the bloodstream.

From Science Daily