metabolism
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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
Hunger, cravings, mood, reward, and metabolism are all shaped by biological signals.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The team also observed abnormal metabolism inside the cells.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Instead, some scientists suspect the brain may actively regulate parts of the aging process through inflammation, metabolism, and hormonal signaling.
From Science Daily • May 24, 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
Vocabulary lists containing metabolism
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Power Suffix: -ism
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"Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center," Vocabulary from the speech
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