all the chemical processes by which cells produce the energy and substances necessary for life. Food is separated into the parts it is made up of to produce heat and energy, to repair tissues, and to help growth to happen
exercises to speed up your metabolism
Synonyms and related words
The organs and system for processing food
abdominal
alimentary canal
anal
metabolism
noun countable/uncountable biology
US /məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/
Word Forms
singular
metabolism
plural
metabolisms
DEFINITIONS1
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all the chemical processes by which cells produce the energy and substances necessary for life. Food is separated into the parts it is made up of to produce heat and energy, to repair tissues, and to help growth to happen