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Updated June 2026
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including converting food to energy and building cellular materials. The rate at which these processes occur.
“Regular exercise can help boost your metabolism and increase energy levels.”
/mɪˈtab.əl.ɪz.əm/
me·tab·o·lism
10-letter biological term with -ISM suffix; contains three E's and two A's
Worth 16 points; the M and B provide good scoring opportunities
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