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metabolic

 adjective
     
met‧a‧bol‧ic [only before noun]
relating to your body's metabolism
(high/low) metabolic rate
Fish normally have a high metabolic rate.
Exercise can increase your metabolic rate.
the metabolic activity of the brain
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