Synonyms for metabolism
məˈtæb əˌlɪz əmme·tab·o·lism

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1. metamorphosis, metabolismnoun

   the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

   Synonyms:
   metabolic process, transfiguration, metamorphosis

2. metabolism, metabolic processnoun

   the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

   Synonyms:
   metabolic process, metamorphosis

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1. • Organic Process

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1. List of paraphrases for "metabolism":

   metabolic, metabolize

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. metabolism

   Synonyms:
   Biotransformation

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1. Holly Phillips:

   This checklist of 10 reasons your internal thermostat is out of whack can help you get a handle on why you're chronically freezing your butt off. You're too thin Low body weight — defined as a BMI hovering around 18.5 or under — can chill you out for a couple of reasons. First, when you're underweight, you lack an adequate level of body fat to insulate you from cold temperatures, explained Maggie Moon, RD, a Los Angeles – based nutritionist. The other thing is, to maintain that low BMI, you have to reduce your food intake so you likely aren't eating very much at all. Skimping on calories puts the brakes on your metabolism, so you don't create enough body heat. Consider putting on a few pounds by loading up on whole, healthy foods that contain lots of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates. RELATED : Subtle Signs of Eating Disorders Your Thyroid is out of whack Add cold intolerance to the long list of health issues you can blame on the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. Always being cold is a telltale sign of hypothyroidism, which means Your Thyroid doesn't secrete enough thyroid hormone.

2. Melissa Majumdar:

   While we may not have control over genetic factors that influence metabolism, physical activity -- both through exercise and everyday movements -- can account for 15 % to 30 % of metabolic needs.

3. Lauren Blake:

   There’s evidence that says when we restrict too much, it can be harmful to our metabolism, and it supports the loss of lean muscle mass.

4. Cat Ellington:

   I have to watch my weight because my metabolism ain't worth a damn.

5. Al Bochi:

   People feel like they have no idea what to eat anymore, they've been listening to all these different food rules -- don't eat carbs, don't eat after seven, eat this to increase Al Bochi metabolism -- and intuitive eating helps Al Bochi unlearn that unhealthy relationship with food and bring enjoyment back to the act of eating.