metabolism
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1. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life (noun.process)
| hyponym | : | cellular respiration, internal respiration, respiration, |
| definition | : | the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | basal metabolism, |
| definition | : | the amount of energy required to maintain the body of an individual in a resting state (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | fat metabolism, |
| definition | : | a metabolic process that breaks down ingested fats into fatty acids and glycerol and then into simpler compounds that can be used by cells of the body (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | glycolysis, |
| definition | : | a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP (noun.process) |
| part holonym | : | anabolism, constructive metabolism, |
| definition | : | the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy (noun.process) |
| domain category | : | being, organism, |
| definition | : | a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently (noun.tops) |
2. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals (noun.process)
| hyponym | : | heterometabolism, heterometaboly, |
| definition | : | development of insects with incomplete metamorphosis in which no pupal stage precedes maturity (noun.process) |
3. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life (noun.process)
| derivation | : | metabolic, |
| definition | : | of or relating to metabolism (adj.pert) |
4. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals (noun.process)
| derivation | : | metamorphic, |
| definition | : | characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance (adj.all) |
5. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life (noun.process)
| derivation | : | metabolic, |
| definition | : | of or relating to metabolism (adj.pert) |
6. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals (noun.process)
| derivation | : | metamorphic, |
| definition | : | characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance (adj.all) |
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