transcription, транскрипция: [ mə-ˈta-bə-ˌli-zəm ]
noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek metabolē change, from metaballein to change, from meta- + ballein to throw — more at devil
Date: 1878
1.
a. : the sum of the processes in the buildup and destruction of protoplasm ; specifically : the chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated
b. : the sum of the processes by which a particular substance is handled in the living body
c. : the sum of the metabolic activities taking place in a particular environment
the metabolism of a lake
2. : metamorphosis 2 — usually used in combination
holo metabolism