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1. constructive_metabolism

noun. the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy.

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2. constructive-metabolic

adjective. of or relating to anabolism.

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3. constructive

adjective. ['kənˈstrʌktɪv'] constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development.

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  • constructive (English)
  • -ive (English)
  • -if (Anglo-Norman)
  • construct (English)
  • construo (Latin)

4. constructive

adjective. ['kənˈstrʌktɪv'] emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good.

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  • constructive (English)
  • -ive (English)
  • -if (Anglo-Norman)
  • construct (English)
  • construo (Latin)

5. metabolism

noun. ['məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm'] the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.

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  • metabolism (English)
  • μεταβολή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

6. metabolism

noun. ['məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm'] the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life.

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  • metabolism (English)
  • μεταβολή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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