metabolize

• Verb, das den biochemischen Prozess beschreibt, bei dem ein Organismus Nahrung in Energie oder Baustoffe umwandelt; auch allgemeiner: Stoffe verarbeiten, abbauen oder umsetzen.

A verb used to describe the biochemical process by which an organism converts food into energy or building materials.

1. Process substances in the bodyB2formalmedical

   To break down or build up substances in the body through chemical reactions to produce energy or growth.

   Metabolisieren

   • The liver helps metabolize fats and proteins.
   • Your body metabolizes carbohydrates into glucose for energy.
   • Certain medications are metabolized more slowly in older adults.

   Synonymeassimilatedigestprocesstransform