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Fermentation

Medical Definition: An enzyme-induced chemical change in organic compounds that takes place in the absence of oxygen. The change usually results in the production of ETHANOL or LACTIC ACID, and the production of energy.
Guide Notes: almost never IM; enzymatic fermentation: coord NIM with specific enzyme (IM) + substrate (NIM)

Fermentation Medical Definitions and Terms

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