of or relating to metabolism

undergoing metamorphosis

acidosis and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids resulting either from the accumulation of acids or the abnormal loss of bases from the body (as in diarrhea or renal disease)

alkalosis resulting from hydrogen-ion loss or excessive intake of alkaline substances

a disorder or defect of metabolism

the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

rate of metabolism; the amount of energy expended in a give period

involving metabolism