Metabolism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metabolism is a noun meaning (physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Meaning
(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
More Meanings
- (physiology, by extension) The rate at which these processes occur for a given organism
- (figurative, by extension) The processes that maintain any dynamic system.
Example Sentences
The metabolisms of aerobic bacteria require oxygen
Small animals have a much higher metabolism than large animals because they lose more body heat
The results of this generalized speedup of the corporate metabolism are multiple: shorter product life cycles, more leasing and renting, more frequent buying and selling, more ephemeral consumption patterns, […]
Word Forms
- metabolisms
Synonyms for metabolism
Depending on context, synonyms include metamorphosis, metastasis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metastasis, metamorphosis, metabolize, metabolic, absorption, equilibrium.
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