Meaning & Definition of Metabolism in English
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Metabolism
/mətæbəlɪzəm/
noun
1. The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
synonym:
- metamorphosis,
- metabolism
2. The organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
synonym:
- metabolism,
- metabolic process
Examples of using
Water bears several vital functions in a man's organism. It serves as a transport means for nutrients, regulates body temperature, and plays an important part in metabolism.