Physiologic Function
energy metabolism
en·er·gy me·tab·o·lism
Subclass of:
Metabolism
Definitions related to energy metabolism:
  • The chemical reactions involved in the production and utilization of various forms of energy in cells.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (energy metabolism process) Any subcellular or molecular event, process, or condition concerned with storing and generating metabolic energy.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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