metabolic

• Relatif au métabolisme, c'est-à-dire à l'ensemble des réactions chimiques qui se produisent dans un organisme vivant pour maintenir la vie.

Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

1. Relating to metabolismB2formalmedical

   Pertaining to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

   métabolique

   • The doctor checked her metabolic rate to assess her health.
   • Regular exercise can boost your metabolic function.
   • Certain foods can affect your metabolic processes.

2. Undergoing transformationC1formalscientific

   Relating to a change or transformation, especially in form or structure, as in metamorphosis.

   métabolique (sens de transformation)

   • The caterpillar entered a metabolic stage before becoming a butterfly.
   • Metabolic changes in the organism were observed during its life cycle.
   • The study focused on the metabolic shifts in amphibians during metamorphosis.

   Antonymesfixedinertstaticunchanging