1. metabolism

noun. (məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm) The organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life.
Synonyms
glycolysis cellular respiration fat metabolism katabolism internal respiration dissimilation tricarboxylic acid cycle biological process respiration catabolism metabolic process basal metabolism organic process destructive metabolism constructive metabolism anabolism Krebs cycle citric acid cycle Krebs citric acid cycle
Antonyms
anabolism catabolism nondevelopment development ovulation
Etymology
metabolism (English)
μεταβολή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. metabolism

noun. (məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm) The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.
Synonyms
heterometaboly holometabolism heterometabolism hemimetabolism hemimetaboly organic process holometaboly metamorphosis biological process hemimetamorphosis
Antonyms
anovulation hypopnea hyperpnea absorption assimilation
Etymology
metabolism (English)
μεταβολή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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