met‧a‧bol‧ic /ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk◂ $ -ˈbɑː-/
adjective [only before noun] relating to your body’s metabolism
(high/low) metabolic rate
Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. the metabolic activity of the brain [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲