Etymology of the English word metabolism
the English word
metabolismderived from the Greek word
metabole, μεταβολή (change)
derived from the Greek word
metaballein, μεταβάλλω (to throw over; (middle voice figuratively) to turn about in opinion)
derived from the Greek word
ballein, βάλλω (to throw)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*gʷelə-Date
The earliest known usage of metabolism in English dates from the 19th century.
Derivations in English
anabolism,
metabolite,
metabolize,
catabolismUsage
Word found in Modern English
