Definitions for metabolism
məˈtæb əˌlɪz əmme·tab·o·lism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.3 / 4 votes

1. metamorphosis, metabolismnoun

   the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

2. metabolism, metabolic processnoun

   the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. metabolismnoun

   The complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

2. Etymology: From μεταβολή, from μετά + βάλλω.

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1. metabolism

   Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life. These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments. They are divided into two categories: anabolism, which involves the building up of substances, and catabolism, which involves the breaking down of substances. Metabolism is responsible for converting food into energy, converting food and nutrients into building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. Metabolismnoun

   the act or process, by which living tissues or cells take up and convert into their own proper substance the nutritive material brought to them by the blood, or by which they transform their cell protoplasm into simpler substances, which are fitted either for excretion or for some special purpose, as in the manufacture of the digestive ferments. Hence, metabolism may be either constructive (anabolism), or destructive (katabolism)

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1. Metabolism

   Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms. These enzyme-catalyzed reactions allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments. The word metabolism can also refer to all chemical reactions that occur in living organisms, including digestion and the transport of substances into and between different cells, in which case the set of reactions within the cells is called intermediary metabolism or intermediate metabolism. Metabolism is usually divided into two categories. Catabolism breaks down organic matter, for example to harvest energy in cellular respiration. Anabolism uses energy to construct components of cells such as proteins and nucleic acids. The chemical reactions of metabolism are organized into metabolic pathways, in which one chemical is transformed through a series of steps into another chemical, by a sequence of enzymes. Enzymes are crucial to metabolism because they allow organisms to drive desirable reactions that require energy and will not occur by themselves, by coupling them to spontaneous reactions that release energy. As enzymes act as catalysts they allow these reactions to proceed quickly and efficiently. Enzymes also allow the regulation of metabolic pathways in response to changes in the cell's environment or signals from other cells.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Metabolism

   me-tab′o-lizm, n. a general term for the chemical changes of living matter: retrograde metamorphosis, catabolism: complete metamorphosis, as in Diptera, &c.—adj. Metabol′ic, undergoing complete metamorphosis: polymorphic: exhibiting metabolism.—v.t. Metab′olise. [Gr. metabolē, change.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Metabolism

   name given to a chemical change in the cells or tissues of living matter.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Metabolism

   The chemical reactions that occur within the cells, tissues, or an organism. These processes include both the biosynthesis (ANABOLISM) and the breakdown (CATABOLISM) of organic materials utilized by the living organism.

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1. metabolism

   The transformation of energy within an organism.

   Metabolism takes place in animals, humans, plants and other living organisms.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 13, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Metabolism

   is transformation: the whole process or series of changes of food into tissue and cell-substance and of these latter into waste products the first of these changes being anabolic, the second katabolic.

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1. • Organic Process

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of metabolism in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of metabolism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of metabolism in a Sentence

1. Professor Dan Luo:

   We are introducing a brand-new, lifelike material concept powered by its very own artificial metabolism, we are not making something thats alive, but we are creating materials that are much more lifelike than have ever been seen before.

2. James Betts:

   More variable glucose levels can indicate a poorer diet or a more unsteady metabolism, and chronic inflammation from the body's excess exposure to glucose can lead to issues like diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

3. Samantha Bryan:

   Black coffee isn't just a morning ritual—it's a powerful tool for weight loss when timed right. By boosting metabolism and suppressing appetite, it can help you burn calories more efficiently. For optimal results, enjoy your black coffee in the morning to kickstart fat burning, but avoid it later in the day to ensure a restful night's sleep. Balance is key to making black coffee a sustainable part of your weight loss journey.

4. Adam Balen:

   Young women with irregular periods need a thorough assessment not only of their hormones and metabolism but also of their lifestyle so that they can be advised about steps that they can take which might enhance their overall health.

5. Emile Voest:

   It’s very well known that some supplements affect the metabolism of chemotherapy.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=metabolism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Metabolism
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metabolism
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=metabolism
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=metabolism
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Metabolism
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=metabolism
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=metabolism