Definition of "metabolizers" [metabolizers]

• Plural form of metabolizer. (noun)

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• "But some people are ultrarapid metabolizers, meaning their bodies break codeine down far faster than most, leading to a toxic accumulation of morphine that can be deadly."
• "And that means that now we can dissect people into fast metabolizers and slow metabolizers: people who have just one small coffee and feel well-caffeinated for a day, and people who have two large ones and then another Coke a little later in the day to get the same effect."
• "According to the FDA, an estimated 2% to 14% of the population are poor metabolizers."