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metabolism
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/mɨtɐbuˈlizmu/me·ta·bo·lis·mo
Definition
1The set of chemical and physical transformations that continuously occur in living organisms, involving the synthesis (anabolism) and breakdown (catabolism) of substances, to sustain life.
Usage examples
“A fast metabolism helps some people stay thin.”
“Thyroid hormones regulate the body's metabolism.”
Common combinations
basal metabolismmetabolic rateboost metabolismmetabolic disorder