Metabolism word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "metabolism" word

[noun] the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
[noun] the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

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\Me*tab"o*lism\, n. (Physiol.) The act or process, by which living tissues or cells take up and convert into their own proper substance the nutritive material brought to them by the blood, or by which they transform their cell protoplasm into simpler substances, which are fitted either for excretion or for some special purpose, as in the manufacture of the digestive ferments. Hence, metabolism may be either constructive ({anabolism}), or destructive ({katabolism}).
\Me*tab"o*lism\, n. (Biol.) The series of chemical changes which take place in an organism, by means of which food is manufactured and utilized and waste materials are eliminated.

Synonyms for metabolism

metabolic process, metamorphosis, metastasis

Related terms: assimilation, avatar, basal metabolism, catabolism, catalysis, consubstantiation, displacement, heterotopia, metagenesis, metamorphism, metamorphosis, metastasis, metathesis, metempsychosis, mutant, mutated form, mutation, permutation, reincarnation, sport, transanimation, transfiguration, transfigurement, transformation, transformism, translation, translocation, transmigration, transmogrification, transmutation, transposition, transubstantiation

The fun area, different aproach to word »metabolism«

Let's analyse "metabolism" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: MSILOBATEM. Average typing speed for these characters is 2725 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- . - .- -... --- .-.. .. ... --

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: metabolism: 5 + 1 + 6 + 9 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: metabolism: 4 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 37, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
M (2)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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