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metabolism

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


NOUN
digestion
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Beyond its potential therapeutic applications, the research uncovered an unexpected connection between cellular metabolism and DNA repair.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead of targeting hunger, the experimental drug activates metabolism inside skeletal muscle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Signals from the gut, hormones, metabolism, and the brain can all influence hunger, cravings, and weight regain.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

It may also involve a synchronized shift in gut bacteria, metabolism, and brain activity that changes how the body responds to food.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The phenols, as we have seen, have a strong effect on metabolism, causing a potentially fatal rise in temperature; this is brought about by the “racing engine” effect of uncoupling.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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