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metabolism

[muh-tab-uh-liz-uhm] / məˈtæb əˌlɪz əm /


NOUN
digestion
Synonyms


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Researchers at the University of Oklahoma found that the hormone works by sending signals to a brain region that helps control metabolism and appetite.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

This chain of signaling is essential for the hormone's ability to influence metabolism and reduce body weight.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

However, carbohydrates such as bread, rice, and noodles are consumed daily around the world, yet their role in obesity and metabolism has not been explored as thoroughly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

"This work highlights how deeply interconnected metabolism and immunity truly are," says Prof. Berger.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Together, these items weighed between 12 and 18 pounds, depending upon a man’s habits or rate of metabolism.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien




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