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Metabolism

Synonym(s)

The total of all chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism. These changes produce energy and basic materials needed for important life processes.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (Physician Data Query) at the National Library of Medicine
Biochemical changes in the cells, digestive system, and body tissues by which energy is provided, new material is incorporated, and substances, such as drugs, are disposed.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (Psychological Index Terms) at the National Library of Medicine


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