Meaning & use
metabolism
The chemical processes in a living organism that convert food into energy and maintain life.
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Regular exercise can help boost your metabolism significantly over time.
Doctors checked her thyroid because it plays a key role in metabolism.
A note on using this word
Metabolism is often loosely used to mean how quickly someone burns calories, though scientifically it covers all of the body's chemical processes.
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