(n.) The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from katabolism.

assimilation avatar basal metabolism catabolism catalysis consubstantiation displacement heterotopia metabolism metagenesis metamorphism metamorphosis metastasis metathesis metempsychosis mutant mutated form mutation permutation reincarnation sport transanimation transfiguration transfigurement transformation transformism translation translocation transmigration transmogrification transmutation transposition transubstantiation