noun
- The scientific study of small molecules (metabolites) produced during metabolic processes in cells, tissues, or organisms.
Usage: field-specific: biochemistry, molecular biology; typically used as a mass noun (uncountable); often paired with 'metabolomic' as an adjective
Examples
- Metabolomics helps researchers identify biomarkers for disease diagnosis.
- The metabolomics study revealed how the drug affects cellular metabolism.
- Advances in metabolomics technology have made it easier to analyze complex biological samples.
- Metabolomics data can complement genomics and proteomics in systems biology research.
- The team used metabolomics to understand how diet influences metabolic health.