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metabolism

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


NOUN
digestion
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It may also involve a synchronized shift in gut bacteria, metabolism, and brain activity that changes how the body responds to food.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

That immune shift is important because insulin resistance is not only a problem of sugar metabolism.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

According to the researchers, this may weaken the body's ability to repair oxidative DNA damage, a type of cellular wear and tear that occurs as part of normal metabolism.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The team also observed abnormal metabolism inside the cells.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

“She can’t help her metabolism, Simon,” Abby says.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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