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n. process in which food is converted to provide energy and to produce and maintain cells and tissues (Physiology, Chemistry) | ||||
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Metabolism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Metabolism
(n.)
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).
(n.)
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).
| WordNet 2.0 |
metabolism
Noun
1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
(synonym) metamorphosis
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(hyponym) hemimetamorphosis, hemimetabolism, hemimetaboly
2. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
(synonym) metabolic process, metastasis
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(hyponym) respiration, internal respiration, cellular respiration
(part-meronym) anabolism, constructive metabolism
(derivation) metabolize, metabolise
(classification) organism, being
Noun
1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
(synonym) metamorphosis
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(hyponym) hemimetamorphosis, hemimetabolism, hemimetaboly
2. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
(synonym) metabolic process, metastasis
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(hyponym) respiration, internal respiration, cellular respiration
(part-meronym) anabolism, constructive metabolism
(derivation) metabolize, metabolise
(classification) organism, being
| hEnglish - advanced version |
metabolism
metabolism
\me*tab"o*lism\ (?), n. (physiol.) 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).
metabolism
\me*tab"o*lism\ (?), n. (biol.) the series of chemical changes which take place in an organism, by means of which food is manufactured and utilized and waste materials are eliminated.
similar words(2)
constructive metabolism
inborn error of metabolism
metabolism
\me*tab"o*lism\ (?), n. (physiol.) 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).
metabolism
\me*tab"o*lism\ (?), n. (biol.) the series of chemical changes which take place in an organism, by means of which food is manufactured and utilized and waste materials are eliminated.
similar words(2)
constructive metabolism
inborn error of metabolism
Metabolism Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
metabolism
The total of all chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism. These changes produce energy and basic materials needed for important life processes.
The total of all chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism. These changes produce energy and basic materials needed for important life processes.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Metabolism
The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within us (or any living organism). Metabolism consists both of anabolism and catabolism (the buildup and breakdown of substances, respectively).
The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within us (or any living organism). Metabolism consists both of anabolism and catabolism (the buildup and breakdown of substances, respectively).
| Aids Glossary |
metabolism (adjective metabolic)
the process of building the body's molecular structures from nutrients (anabolism) and breaking them down for energy production (catabolism).
the process of building the body's molecular structures from nutrients (anabolism) and breaking them down for energy production (catabolism).
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
metabolism
the term for the way cells chemically change food so that it can be used to store or use energy and make the proteins, fats, and sugars needed by the body.
the term for the way cells chemically change food so that it can be used to store or use energy and make the proteins, fats, and sugars needed by the body.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Metabolism
Sum of all the chemical and physical changes that take place within the body and enable its continued growth and functioning. Chemical process taking place in living tissues, necessary for the maintenance of the living organism, the sum of the processes in the buildup and destruction of protoplasm; the chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated
Sum of all the chemical and physical changes that take place within the body and enable its continued growth and functioning. Chemical process taking place in living tissues, necessary for the maintenance of the living organism, the sum of the processes in the buildup and destruction of protoplasm; the chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated
| NIDDK Digestive Diseases Dictionary |
Metabolism
(muh-TAH-buh-lih-zum)
The way cells change food into energy after food is digested and absorbed into the blood.
(muh-TAH-buh-lih-zum)
The way cells change food into energy after food is digested and absorbed into the blood.
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
METABOLISM
The sum of the processes by which a particular substance is handled (as by assimilation and incorporation, or by detoxification and excretion) in the living body.
The sum of the processes by which a particular substance is handled (as by assimilation and incorporation, or by detoxification and excretion) in the living body.
| TOXICOLOGY |
Metabolism
The conversion of a chemical from one form to another. It is also known as biotransformation.
The conversion of a chemical from one form to another. It is also known as biotransformation.
Metabolism Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
METABOLISM
(Biology) The sum of the processes concerned in the building up of protoplasm and its destruction incidental to life; the chemical changes in living cells, by which the energy is provided for the vital processes and activities, and new material is assimilated to repair the waste. Metabolism may be considered as including two aspects or processes: constructive metabolism (termed Anabolism or Assimilation) or destructive metabolism (termed Catabolism or Dissimilation). Anabolism and Catabolism go on together, but one may predominate and obscure the other. Also see Zone of Net Metabolic Production.
(Biology) The sum of the processes concerned in the building up of protoplasm and its destruction incidental to life; the chemical changes in living cells, by which the energy is provided for the vital processes and activities, and new material is assimilated to repair the waste. Metabolism may be considered as including two aspects or processes: constructive metabolism (termed Anabolism or Assimilation) or destructive metabolism (termed Catabolism or Dissimilation). Anabolism and Catabolism go on together, but one may predominate and obscure the other. Also see Zone of Net Metabolic Production.
metabolism (meh-TAB-uh-LIZ-um)
The sum of the chemical reactions occurring within a cell or a whole organism; includes the energy-releasing breakdown of molecules (catabolism) and the synthesis of new molecules (anabolism).
Metabolism Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Metabolism
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Metabolism Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Soil Glossary - Mani |
Metabolism
sum of the chemical reactions within a cell or whole organism, including the energy-releasing breakdown of molecules (catabolism), and the synthesis of complex molecules and new protoplasm (anabolism).
sum of the chemical reactions within a cell or whole organism, including the energy-releasing breakdown of molecules (catabolism), and the synthesis of complex molecules and new protoplasm (anabolism).
| Agricultural Glossary/yigini2004 |
Metabolism
- sum of the chemical reactions within a cell or whole organism, including the energy-releasing breakdown of molecules (catabolism), and the synthesis of complex molecules and new protoplasm (anabolism).
- sum of the chemical reactions within a cell or whole organism, including the energy-releasing breakdown of molecules (catabolism), and the synthesis of complex molecules and new protoplasm (anabolism).
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Metabolism
Describes all of the enzymatic reactions performed by the cells of an organism.
Describes all of the enzymatic reactions performed by the cells of an organism.
| Biological Control |
Metabolism
Chemical changes that occur in living cells to provide energy for vital activities and to assimilate new material.
Chemical changes that occur in living cells to provide energy for vital activities and to assimilate new material.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
metabolism (metabolic; metabolic reaction)
A sequence of biochemical reactions that converts fuel molecules into energy used to drive other biological processes. Also refers to the sequence of transformations foreign compounds undergo inside a living cell.
A sequence of biochemical reactions that converts fuel molecules into energy used to drive other biological processes. Also refers to the sequence of transformations foreign compounds undergo inside a living cell.
Metabolism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Metabolism
Metabolism is the complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells. These processes are the basis of life, allowing cells to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments. Metabolism is usually divided into two categories. Catabolism yields energy, an example being the breakdown of food in cellular respiration. Anabolism, on the other hand, uses this energy to construct components of cells such as proteins and nucleic acids.
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