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Metabolism
- noun - the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Metabolite
- noun - any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism)
Metabolize
- verb - produce by metabolism
Metabolous
- adjective - undergoing metamorphosis
Metacarpal
- adjective - any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
- of or relating to the metacarpus; "metacarpal bones"
Metacarpus
- noun - the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges
Metacenter
- noun - (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side; the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship
Metacentre
- noun - (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side; the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship
Metacetone
- - A colorless liquid of an agreeable odor, C6H10O, obtained by distilling a mixture of sugar and lime; -- so called because formerly regarded as a polymeric modification of acetone.
Metacyeses
- noun - pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus