metabolism

noun
məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, including energy production and cellular activity.

Example Sentences

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

Proper hydration boosts metabolism and energy levels.

Faster metabolism can help with weight management.

Synonyms

digestion, catabolism, biochemical process, energy conversion, cellular activity
Entry 1
digestion, catabolism, biochemical process
Entry 2
biochemical process, energy conversion, cellular activity
Entry 3
biochemical process, digestion

Antonyms

stagnation, imbalance, dysfunction, inactivity, deterioration, stasis
Entry 1
stagnation, imbalance, dysfunction
Entry 2
stagnation, inactivity, deterioration
Entry 3
stasis, inactivity

Related Vocabularies

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of t...
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
an arrangement or command; a request for something to be made, done, or delivered
the act of focusing on something or someone
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Explore More