Meaning 1scientific; health and biology contexts · 82%
The biochemical processes by which an organism takes in, transforms, and breaks down substances.
Natural examples
Der Stoffwechsel wandelt Nahrung in Energie um.
Metabolism converts food into energy.
Bewegung unterstützt einen gesunden Stoffwechsel.
Physical activity supports a healthy metabolism.
Die Ärztin erklärte die Rolle des Stoffwechsels.
The doctor explained the role of metabolism.
Usage note
Stoffwechsel is masculine and usually singular; its plural is rare. The phrase den Stoffwechsel anregen is common.
Mini-lesson: Stoffwechsel
The biochemical processes by which an organism takes in, transforms, and breaks down substances. Stoffwechsel is masculine and usually singular; its plural is rare. The phrase den Stoffwechsel anregen is common.
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