carbohydrate metabolism
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car·bo·hy·drate me·tab·o·lism
oxidation, breakdown, and synthesis of carbohydrates in the tissues.
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carbohydrate metabolism
A general term for any metabolic activity—e.g., breakdown of starches and sugars into smaller units—to be used for energy, or the storage of same in polymeric units—e.g., glycogen storage.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.