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1. basal_metabolism
noun. the amount of energy required to maintain the body of an individual in a resting state.
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2. metabolism
noun. ['məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm'] the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.
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- metabolism (English)
- μεταβολή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. metabolism
noun. ['məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm'] the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life.
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- metabolism (English)
- μεταβολή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
4. basal
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsəl'] of primary importance.
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- basal (English)
- -al (English)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. basal
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsəl'] especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem.
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- basal (English)
- -al (English)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))