metabolism

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /mɪˈtab.əl.ɪz.əm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /məˈtæ.bəlˌɪz.əm/

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Noun

Singular metabolism

Plural metabolisms

1. (physiology) Metabolism is the chemical processes that occurs in living things and keeps them alive.