Medical Dictionary. arrhythmia. play. noun arÂ·rhythÂ·mia \Ä-Ërith-mÄ-É\. Medical Definition of arrhythmia. : an alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat either in time or force.
Central metabolism provides mechanisms for the generation of energy from carbon-energy source catabolism and the production of biosynthetic precursors and intermediates for the anabolic pathways essential to maintain cell structure and function.
The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.