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Metabolism Definition & Meaning

metabolism
noun
  1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
  2. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

"Metabolism" in song lyrics

See how metabolism is used in real songs:

  • "The only fight you ever had is with your own metabolism"
    7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing
  • "Ravage, you manage to do damage to your metabolism"
    Atoms Family — Mystic Madness
  • "I devastate, homosapian metabolism"
    Army of the Pharoahs ft. Jedi Mind Tricks — War Ensemble

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Frequently asked questions

What does metabolism mean?
the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
What part of speech is metabolism?
Metabolism is a noun.
How many definitions does metabolism have?
Metabolism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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