Metabolic (adjective)

1. Relating to metabolism, the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
2. Relating to the chemical processes of the body that convert food into energy.

Origin:

From greek μεταβολή (metabolē, "change, transformation"), from μεταβάλλω (metaballō, "to change, to alte.r")

Examples:

1. The metabolic rate of the body slows down as we age.
2. Metabolic disorders can lead to health problems.
3. Some drugs can affect the metabolic rate of the body.
4. Aerobic exercise can increase the metabolic rate of the body.
5. The metabolic rate of the body can be affected by diet and exercise.