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metabolism
The set of biochemical reactions that are carried out by cells of a living organism in order to decompose and assimilate nutrients.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Anatomy, physiology and embryology
Level of specialization Low
Definition source glosario de Fertilidad
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metabolismo
Examples
Genetic polymorphisms affecting the metabolism and functions of steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in adenomyosis pathogenesis.
 ROS may impair cell metabolism, genomic integrity and embryo viability. 
Collocations
WITH NOUNS
metabolism concentrate | disruption
glucose | lipid metabolism 
WITH ADJECTIVES
 embryonic || glucose-based metabolism
WITH VERBS
adapt | replicate || alter | improve | affect metabolism