Metabolic
Metabolic
Metabolic (pronunciation: meh-tuh-BAH-lik) is an adjective that pertains to metabolism, the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. The term originates from the Greek word "metabole" which means change.
Etymology
The term "metabolic" is derived from the Greek word "metabole" (μεταβολή), which means change. It was first used in the context of biology in the 19th century.
Definition
Metabolic refers to the biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life. These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments.
Related Terms
- Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
- Metabolic Pathway: A linked series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell.
- Metabolic Rate: The rate at which metabolism occurs in a living organism.
- Metabolic Disorder: Disorders that occur when the metabolic process is disrupted.
- Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metabolic
- Wikipedia's article - Metabolic
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