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metabolism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/ · UK /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/

metabolism means: The processes inside living things that turn food into energy and keep them alive.

noun

BODY PROCESSESB2

The processes inside living things that turn food into energy and keep them alive.

  • Exercise can affect your metabolism.
  • His body has a fast metabolism.
  • The disease changes how the cells control their metabolism.

Common phrases: fast metabolism, slow metabolism, rate of metabolism

Questions about metabolism

What does metabolism mean?

The processes inside living things that turn food into energy and keep them alive.

What is metabolism in other languages?

Türkçe: metabolizma · Español: metabolismo · Français: métabolisme · Deutsch: Stoffwechsel · Italiano: metabolismo · 日本語: 代謝

How do you pronounce metabolism?

In American English /məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/; in British English /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/.

How do you use metabolism in a sentence?

Exercise can affect your metabolism. His body has a fast metabolism.

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