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1. metabolism
noun. ['məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm'] the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life.
Synonyms
- organic process
- Krebs cycle
- internal respiration
- destructive metabolism
- catabolism
- glycolysis
- anabolism
- cellular respiration
- biological process
- respiration
- constructive metabolism
- dissimilation
- tricarboxylic acid cycle
- metabolic process
- katabolism
- fat metabolism
- Krebs citric acid cycle
- citric acid cycle
Antonyms
Etymology
- μεταβολή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Rhymes with Basal Metabolism
Sentences with basal-metabolism
1. Noun Phrase
A person's basal metabolism rate indicates how efficient the body is at processing its daily food intake.
2. metabolism
noun. ['məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm'] the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.
Synonyms
Etymology
- μεταβολή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. basal
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsəl'] serving as or forming a base.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -al (English)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. basal
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsəl'] especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem.
Antonyms
Etymology
- -al (English)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. basal
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsəl'] of primary importance.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -al (English)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
