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metabolism

[muh-tab-uh-liz-uhm] / məˈtæb əˌlɪz əm /


NOUN
digestion
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"Physiologically, macrophages can handle cholesterol metabolism," said Ivan Salladay-Perez, first author of the new study and a graduate student in the Covarrubias lab.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

"This work highlights how deeply interconnected metabolism and immunity truly are," says Prof. Berger.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The research shows that risks related to heart health, metabolism, and inflammation do not develop in the same way across sexes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

It involves changes in metabolism and inflammation, and these changes can vary widely between individuals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Some of these are normal by-products of metabolism, which the liver swiftly and efficiently makes harmless by withdrawing their nitrogen.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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