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metabolism Chemical and physical processes and changes continuously occurring in an organism. They include the breakdown of organic matter (catabolism), resulting in energy release and the synthesis of organic components (anabolism) to store energy and build and repair tissues. See also basal metabolic rate (BMR); respiration

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