n. Region of the atmosphere from the top of the stratosphere to an altitude of about 80 km.
METABOLISM
n. All the chemical processes in a living organism producing energy and growth. metabolic adj. [greek metabole change: related to *meta-, greek ballo throw]
METABOLITE
n. Substance formed in or necessary for metabolism.
METABOLIZE
v. (also -ise) (-zing or -sing) process or be processed by metabolism.
METACARPUS
n. (pl. -carpi) 1 part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
- set of five bones in this. metacarpal adj. [related to *meta-, *carpus]
METALLURGY
n. - science of metals and their application.
- extraction and purification of metals. metallurgic adj. Metallurgical adj. Metallurgist n. [greek metallon *metal, -ourgia working]
METAPHYSIC
n. System of metaphysics.
METASTASIS
n. (pl. -stases) transference of a bodily function, disease, etc., from one part or organ to another. [greek, = removal]
METATARSUS
n. (pl. -tarsi) 1 part of the foot between the ankle and the toes.
- set of five bones in this. metatarsal adj. [related to *meta-, *tarsus]
METHODICAL
adj. Characterized by method or order. methodically adv.
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