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metabolic

Relating to metabolism, the sum of the chemical processes in a cell or in the body that are necessary to sustain life; includes creating energy by breaking down substances (e.g. oxygen, food) and using energy to synthesize substances (e.g. proteins, fats, sugars), called catabolism and anabolism, repectively.

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