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(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. / (figuratively, by extension) The processes that maintain any dynamic system.

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metabolism

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metabolism

IPA(Pronunciation)

/mɪˈtab.əl.ɪz.əm/

Noun

countable uncountable broadly figuratively

Japanese Meaning

生命維持のために生体内で行われる化学反応の総称 / 動的なシステムを維持するためのプロセス

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Regular exercise can boost your metabolism, helping your body convert food into energy more efficiently.

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定期的な運動は代謝を高め、体が食べ物をより効率的にエネルギーに変換するのを助けます。

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(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

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(figuratively, by extension) The processes that maintain any dynamic system.

The results of this generalized speedup of the corporate metabolism are multiple: shorter product life cycles, more leasing and renting, more frequent buying and selling, more ephemeral consumption patterns, […]

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metabolisms

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