Term info
database cross reference
- NCIt:C16833
- MeSH:D008511
Subsets
3_STAR
definition
Any substance which when absorbed into a living organism may modify one or more of its functions. The term is generally accepted for a substance taken for a therapeutic purpose, but is also commonly used for abused substances.
has obo namespace
chebi_ontology
has related synonym
drugs, medicine
id
CHEBI:23888