hypermetabolism
noun
hy·per·me·tab·o·lism
ˌhī-pər-mə-ˈta-bə-ˌli-zəm 
: metabolism at an increased or excessive rate
The drugs inhibit the function of hormones such as epinephrine and other so-called catecholamines, already known to play a major role in posttraumatic hypermetabolism.—
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hypermetabolic
adjective
hypermetabolic activity in the enlarged lymph nodes
a hypermetabolic mass
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“Hypermetabolism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypermetabolism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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hypermetabolism
noun
hy·per·me·tab·o·lism
-mə-ˈtab-ə-ˌliz-əm
: metabolism at an increased or excessive rate
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