noun Download 🔗Share The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. Examples : "My grandmother's slow metabolism means she needs to eat smaller portions to maintain a healthy weight. " physiology biology biochemistry medicine organism body process function science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) The processes that maintain any dynamic system. Examples : "The metabolism of a successful study group relies on everyone contributing their ideas and effort. " physiology process biology biochemistry system energy science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading