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hypermetabolism

me·tab·o·lism
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-tab-uh-liz-uh m]
    • /məˈtæb əˌlɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-tab-uh-liz-uh m]
    • /məˈtæb əˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of hypermetabolism word

  • noun hypermetabolism Biology, Physiology. the sum of the physical and chemical processes in an organism by which its material substance is produced, maintained, and destroyed, and by which energy is made available. Compare anabolism, catabolism. 1
  • noun hypermetabolism any basic process of organic functioning or operating: changes in the country's economic metabolism. 1
  • noun hypermetabolism The physiological state of increased metabolic activity, typically occurring after significant damage to the body. 1
  • noun hypermetabolism an excessive increase in metabolic activity 0

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Origin of hypermetabolism

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Greek metabol(ḗ) change (meta- meta- + bolḗ a throw) + -ism

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hypermetabolism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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