Drug Metabolism Phenotype

**Semantic type:** Organism Attribute

**Definition:** The ability of an individual to metabolize various drug products and/or medications. This phenotype is mainly influenced by genetic variations affecting the activity or expression of certain liver enzymes that are involved in the metabolism of xenobiotics. However, an individual's diet, gut microbiome and other lifestyle factors may also have some affect.

**Synonyms:** - Metabolic Phenotype - Metabolizer Phenotype