Metabolism
/məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/
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Definition
(noun) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Sentence Examples
The relationship between epilepsy and glucose metabolism was established more than 85 years ago.
Tom suffers from several disorders of the metabolism.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Some people are lucky enough to have a very fast ____, which allows them to eat whatever they want easily.