metabolise

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le processus biochimique par lequel l'organisme transforme les aliments ou des substances en énergie et en composants cellulaires, ou décompose des molécules lors de réactions métaboliques.

A verb used to describe the biochemical process by which an organism converts food or substances into energy and cellular components.

1. Process substances in the bodyB2formalmedical

   To break down or build up substances through chemical processes in a living organism.

   métaboliser

   • The liver helps metabolise fats and proteins.
   • Some people metabolise caffeine more slowly than others.
   • The body metabolises carbohydrates into energy.

   Synonymesassimilatebreak downconvertprocesstransform

2. Produce by metabolismC1formalmedical

   To generate or create a substance as a result of metabolic processes.

   Produire par métabolisme

   • The cells metabolise energy from glucose.
   • Plants metabolise oxygen during photosynthesis.
   • The body metabolises vitamin D from sunlight exposure.