met ‧ a ‧ bol ‧ ic /ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk◂ $ -ˈbɑː-/ BrE AmE adjective [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