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Metabolic

Verb / ˌmetʌˈbɑ:lɪk / Another word for metabolic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

Synonyms & similar words

ametabolic metabolous biochemical physiological organic cellular biochemic biochemistic anabolic catabolic metabolous metabolical metabolizing metabolism metabolite metabolizable metabolization metabolism-stimulating metabolism-boosting metabolically

Synonyms by register

Formal

physiological biochemical energetic catabolic anabolic

Antonyms

static dormant inactive unproductive non-functional stagnant

Common collocations

  • metabolic rate
  • metabolic pathway
  • metabolic disorder
  • metabolic syndrome
  • metabolic process
  • metabolic activity
  • metabolic change

Word family

noun metabolism
adverb metabolically

Usage note

Primarily used in scientific and medical contexts. Refers to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example sentences

  1. The human body has many metabolic processes happening at the same time.
  2. A healthy diet can improve your metabolic rate.
  3. Some diseases can cause problems with your body's metabolic processes.
  4. Exercise can help speed up your metabolic rate.
  5. Doctors may use metabolic testing to diagnose health problems.

Quotes

  • "Metabolic fitness is a cornerstone of good health." - David Perlmutter
  • "The greatest wealth is metabolic health." - Ron Rosedale
  • "Metabolic flexibility is the ability to use both fat and carbs for fuel." - Mark Sisson

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