Term Name: | xenobiotic glucuronidation |
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Definition: | The modification of a xenobiotic substance by the conjugation of glucuronic acid. The resultant glucuronosides are often much more water-soluble than the xenobiotic precursor, enabling efficient excretion. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0052697] QuickGO AmiGO |