metabolic process, n.
the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
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metabolic process metabolism
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anabolism, constructive metabolism
catabolism, katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism
Krebs cycle, Krebs citric acid cycle, citric acid cycle, tricarboxylic acid cycle
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