Meaning of the word metabolic in English

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metabolic

US /met̬.əˈbɑː.lɪk/
UK /met.əˈbɒl.ɪk/
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Adjective

relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

Example:
Exercise can boost your metabolic rate.
The drug affects several metabolic pathways.
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