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metabolism

2 entries found.

  1. metabolism
  2. basal metabolism

Main Entry:
me·tab·o·lism Listen to the pronunciation of metabolism
Pronunciation:
\mə-ˈta-bə-ˌli-zəm\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek metabolē change, from metaballein to change, from meta- + ballein to throw — more at devil
Date:
1878
1 a: the sum of the processes in the buildup and destruction of protoplasm ; specifically : the chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated b: the sum of the processes by which a particular substance is handled in the living body c: the sum of the metabolic activities taking place in a particular environment <the metabolism of a lake>2: metamorphosis 2 —usually used in combination <holometabolism>
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