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metabolism Definition


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metabolism
noun
    1. biochem.
      The sum of all the chemical reactions that occur within the cells of a living organism, including both anabolism and catabolism of complex organic compounds.
Etymology: Late 19c: from Greek metabole change, from ballein to throw.



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