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GO: Biological Process

codeine metabolic process

Term ID
GO:2001291
Synonyms
  • codeine metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving codeine, an alkaloid found in the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum var. album. Codeine has analgesic, anti-tussive and anti-diarrhoeal properties.
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