metabolism

• Существительное, обозначающее химические процессы в живой клетке или организме, необходимые для жизни, включая преобразование веществ для получения энергии и роста.

A noun referring to the chemical processes in a living cell or organism that are necessary for life, including the transformation of substances for energy and growth.

uncountable

1. Chemical processes in living organismsB2formalscientific

   The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, including the conversion of food into energy.

   Обмен веществ

   • A fast metabolism helps you burn calories more quickly.
   • Exercise can boost your metabolism significantly.
   • The doctor explained how metabolism affects weight management.

2. Biological transformationC1formalscientific

   The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals, such as insects and amphibians.

   Биологическое превращение

   • The caterpillar's metabolism changes dramatically during metamorphosis.
   • Scientists study the metabolism of tadpoles as they become frogs.
   • The insect's metabolism accelerates during the pupal stage.

   Synonymsmetamorphosistransformation