metabolise
/me'tæbəlaiz/ Cách viết khác : (metabolise) /me'tæbəlaiz/
Definition
- Verb:
- To subject to or transform by metabolism: To process (a substance) through the chemical changes of metabolism within an organism.
- To produce by metabolism: To synthesize or break down substances via metabolic processes.
Usage
- The verb "metabolise" describes the biochemical processes in living cells that convert food, drugs, or other substances into energy, building blocks, or waste products.
- It is used in scientific, medical, and biological contexts.
- It is often used in the passive voice (e.g., "is metabolised by the liver").
Examples
- Verb:
- The liver helps to metabolise drugs and toxins.
- Some people metabolise caffeine more quickly than others.
- These cells metabolise glucose to produce energy.
Advanced Usage
- "to be metabolised into": To be chemically transformed into another substance via metabolism.
- The medication is metabolised into an active compound in the body.
Variants and Related Words
- Metabolism (n): The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.
- A fast metabolism helps with weight management.
- Metabolic (adj): Relating to metabolism.
- Metabolic rate varies from person to person.
- Metabolite (n): A substance formed in or necessary for metabolism.
- This test measures the level of a drug metabolite in the blood.
Synonyms
- Process: To subject to a series of mechanical or chemical operations.
- Convert: To change the form, character, or function of something.
Phrasal Verbs
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms directly using the word "metabolise".)
Verb
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