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metabolism

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


NOUN
digestion
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One of the first changes they observed was reduced eating in infected mice, which suggested that the animals' metabolism had shifted.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The study adds to a growing view of type 2 diabetes as a disease shaped by both metabolism and the immune system.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

According to the researchers, this may weaken the body's ability to repair oxidative DNA damage, a type of cellular wear and tear that occurs as part of normal metabolism.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The findings add to growing evidence that aging may be strongly influenced by the hypothalamus, a small but powerful brain region that regulates metabolism, hormones, body temperature, sleep, and stress responses.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

And although her nanites could be programmed to speed up her metabolism, her mother wouldn’t hear of it.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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