Metabolically
Metabolically
Metabolically (pronounced: meh-tuh-BOL-ick-lee) is an adverb that refers to the processes of metabolism in a living organism. It is derived from the Greek word metabole, which means change, and the suffix -ically, which means in the manner of.
Etymology
The term "metabolically" is derived from the Greek word metabole (μεταβολή), which means change, and the English suffix -ically, which is used to form adverbs from adjectives. The term "metabolism" was first used in the 19th century to describe the chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy and other necessary substances.
Related Terms
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
- Metabolic Pathway: A series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell.
- Metabolic Rate: The rate at which metabolism occurs in a living organism.
- Metabolic Disorder: A medical condition that disrupts normal metabolism.
- Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Pronunciation
The term "metabolically" is pronounced as meh-tuh-BOL-ick-lee.
Usage
The term "metabolically" is used in a variety of contexts in the field of biology and medicine. It is often used to describe the metabolic state of an organism, such as "metabolically active" or "metabolically inactive". It can also be used to describe conditions or diseases that affect the metabolic processes, such as "metabolically induced obesity".
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metabolically
- Wikipedia's article - Metabolically
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