metabolic : Idioms & Phrases
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basal metabolic rate
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noun the rate at which heat is produced by an individual in a resting state
BMR.
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constructive-metabolic
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adjective satellite of or relating to anabolism
energy-storing.
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destructive-metabolic
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adjective satellite of or relating to catabolism
energy-releasing.
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metabolic acidosis
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noun acidosis and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids resulting either from the accumulation of acids or the abnormal loss of bases from the body (as in diarrhea or renal disease)
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metabolic alkalosis
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noun alkalosis resulting from hydrogen-ion loss or excessive intake of alkaline substances
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metabolic disorder
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noun a disorder or defect of metabolism
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metabolic process
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noun the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
metabolism.
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metabolic rate
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noun rate of metabolism; the amount of energy expended in a give period
