Synonyms of metabolism

Noun


1. metamorphosis, metabolism, organic process, biological process

usage: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

2. metabolism, metabolic process, organic process, biological process

usage: the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

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Definition and meaning of metabolism (Dictionary)