metabolism

//məˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm//
B2Frequency Level 10Technical
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Noun

metabolismSingular
metabolismsPlural
1

The chemical processes occurring within a living organism to maintain life, including the conversion of food into energy.

Regular exercise can help boost your metabolism.

2

The rate at which the body burns calories and converts food into energy.

Regular exercise can help boost your metabolism.

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