metabolic
Meaning: Relating to metabolism — the sum of all chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including the conversion of food into energy and the building of cellular components.
Metabolic processes are divided into catabolism (breaking down molecules to release energy) and anabolism (building complex molecules from simpler ones). 'Metabolic rate' refers to the speed at which an organism burns energy. 'Metabolic syndrome' describes a cluster of conditions — obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol — that together increase cardiovascular risk. The term has crossed into popular usage through discussions of dieting and fitness. It collocates with 'rate,' 'syndrome,' 'pathway,' 'disorder,' and 'acidosis.'
Examples
- The endocrinologist diagnosed metabolic syndrome after identifying high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, and central obesity. 内分泌科医生在确认高血压、甘油三酯升高和中心性肥胖后,诊断为代谢综合征。El endocrinólogo diagnosticó síndrome metabólico tras identificar hipertensión, triglicéridos elevados y obesidad central.内分泌科医は高血圧、トリグリセリドの上昇、中心性肥満を確認した上でメタボリックシンドロームと診断しました。내분비과 전문의는 고혈압, 중성지방 상승, 복부 비만을 확인한 후 대사증후군으로 진단했다.
- The study measured the metabolic rate of participants at rest and during moderate-intensity exercise on a treadmill. 该研究测量了受试者在静息状态及在跑步机上进行中等强度运动时的代谢率。El estudio midió la tasa metabólica de los participantes en reposo y durante ejercicio de intensidad moderada en una cinta de correr.この研究では、安静時およびトレッドミル上での中等度運動時の参加者の代謝率を測定しました。이 연구에서는 안정 시 및 트레드밀 위에서의 중등도 운동 시 참가자들의 대사율을 측정했다.
- Inborn errors of metabolism are rare metabolic disorders caused by genetic defects in specific enzymes. 先天性代谢缺陷是由特定酶的基因缺陷引起的罕见代谢疾病。Los errores congénitos del metabolismo son trastornos metabólicos raros causados por defectos genéticos en enzimas específicas.先天性代謝異常症は、特定の酵素の遺伝子欠陥によって引き起こされるまれな代謝疾患です。선천성 대사 이상은 특정 효소의 유전자 결함으로 인해 발생하는 희귀 대사 질환이다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek metabolē (change), from metaballein (to change), from meta- (among, after) and ballein (to throw). The adjective entered English in the mid-19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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