Meaning
metabolism
- The chemical processes by which the body breaks down food into energy.
- A particular rate of these bodily processes, such as fast or slow.
In a sentence
Fare attività fisica aiuta ad accelerare il metabolismo.
Exercising helps speed up your metabolism.
Hai un metabolismo veloce e consumi molte calorie.
You have a fast metabolism and burn many calories.
Alcuni farmaci possono rallentare il metabolismo corporeo.
Some medications can slow down the body's metabolism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| metabolismo | masculine · singular |
| metabolismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often described as 'lento' (slow) or 'veloce' / 'rapido' (fast).