| umls-concept:C0596563 | skos:definition | GO: The chemical reactions and pathways involving fatty acids, aliphatic monocarboxylic acids liberated from naturally occurring fats and oils by hydrolysis. [ISBN:0198547684],CSP: sum of chemical changes that occur within the tissues of an organism consisting of anabolism (biosynthesis) and catabolism of fatty acids; the buildup and breakdown of fatty acids for utilization by the organism.,NCI: Fatty Acid Metabolism involves cellular biotransforming chemical modifications of fatty acids by enzymatic activity. | lld:umls |
