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hypometabolism

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hy·po·me·tab·o·lism (hp-m-tb-lzm)
n.
An abnormal decrease in metabolic rate.

hypometabolism
decreased metabolism; low metabolic rate.


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30,48) People with ESRD have decreased healing of wounds and fractures because collagen synthesis is impaired as a result of acidosis, malnutrition, and hypometabolism.
 
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