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metabolism

Pronunciation: /mɪˈtæbəlɪzm/

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German translation of metabolism

n.

Stoffwechsel

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Definition of metabolism in the British & World English dictionary Definition of metabolism in the US English dictionary

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Messiah
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metabolism
metal
ˈmetal detector
metallic
metallurgy
ˈmetalwork

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basal metabolism in basal metabolic rate Br. Eng
constructive metabolism in metabolism Br. Eng
destructive metabolism in metabolism Br. Eng

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