metabolism
Translation
metabolism
Examples
He has a very fast metabolism.
He has a very fast metabolism.
Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy.
Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy.
Grammar Patterns
(a/an) + <adjective> + metabolism a particular type of metabolism She has a slow metabolism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: biochemical processes, bodily functions
Etymology
From Greek 'metabolē' (change), with the suffix '-ism' for a process or system.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'mechanism' ('-ism') of 'change' ('meta-') in your body.