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metabolic

IPA: /mɛˈtæbəlɪk/

KK: /mɛˈtæbəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including how the body converts food into energy.

Example: Regular exercise can improve your metabolic rate, helping you burn calories more efficiently.

metabolically

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈbɒlɪkli/

KK: /mɛtəˈbɑlɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy.

Example: The body metabolically processes nutrients to maintain energy levels.

metabolism

IPA: /mɪˈtæbəlɪzəm/

KK: /mɪˈtæbəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The set of chemical processes in living organisms that help maintain life by breaking down substances for energy and building up necessary materials.

Example: Regular exercise can boost your metabolism and help you maintain a healthy weight.

metabolite

IPA: /ˈmɛtəˌbɒlaɪt/

KK: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is involved in or produced by the process of metabolism in living organisms.

Example: Glucose is an important metabolite that provides energy to cells.

metabolizable

IPA: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪzəbl/

KK: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being processed by the body to produce energy or substances needed for life.

Example: Certain nutrients are metabolizable, providing energy for our daily activities.

metabolize

IPA: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪz/

KK: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change food or substances into energy or other products that the body can use.

Example: After eating, the body will metabolize the nutrients from the food.

transitive verb

Definition: To change food or substances into energy or other products that the body can use.

Example: The body metabolizes carbohydrates into glucose for energy.

metabolizing

IPA: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of converting food into energy and other substances in the body.

Example: The metabolizing cells in the body help to break down nutrients for energy.

verb

Definition: The process of converting food into energy and other substances that the body can use.

Example: The body is metabolizing the nutrients from the food we eat.

metacarpal

IPA: /ˈmɛtəˌkɑːrpl/

KK: /ˈmɛtəˌkɑrpl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the group of bones in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

Example: The doctor examined the metacarpal bones to check for any fractures.

noun

Definition: A bone in the hand that connects the wrist to the fingers, typically there are five of these bones in each hand.

Example: The doctor explained that a fracture in the metacarpal could affect the movement of the fingers.

metacarpus

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈkɑrpəs/

KK: /mɛtəˈkɑrpəs/

noun

Definition: The part of the hand that includes the five bones located between the fingers and the wrist.

Example: The doctor examined the metacarpus to check for any fractures.

metacercaria

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈsɜːrkəˌrɪə/

KK: /mɛtəˈsɜrˌkɛrɪə/

noun

Definition: A stage in the life cycle of a type of parasitic worm, where it is encysted in the tissues of an intermediate host and can infect a definitive host.

Example: The metacercaria can be found in the tissues of fish, making them a potential source of infection for humans.

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