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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

organic process, biological process go
a process occurring in living organisms

metabolism, metabolic process
the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

noun.process

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respiration, internal respiration, cellular respiration go
the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules
basal metabolism go
the amount of energy required to maintain the body of an individual in a resting state
fat metabolism go
a metabolic process that breaks down ingested fats into fatty acids and glycerol and then into simpler compounds that can be used by cells of the body
glycolysis go
a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP