Biotransformation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003348",
  "term": "Biotransformation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Conversion of a substance into other compounds by organisms; includes biodegradation.\n\n2. Biotransformation refers to the process by which compounds are biologically changed. One example is dechlorination.\n\n3. Biotransformation is the process whereby a substance is changed from one chemical to another (transformed) by a chemical reaction within the body.\" - (National Library of Medicine and Monosson, 2007).\n\n4. Refers to the alteration of a contaminant in the body.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; Terms of Environment; Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable Glossary",
    "Hudson River PCBs Glossary of Terms",
    "USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program Definitions",
    "ExpoBox Terminology; EPA ExpoBox Terminology"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/biotransformation/"
}