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Basal Metabolism

MESHD001481

Metabolism (e.g., heat production) of an organism in an inactive, awake, fasting state. It may be determined directly by means of a calorimeter or indirectly by calculating the end products of oxidation within the organism or from the amount of oxygen utilized.

Synonyms

  • Metabolism, Basal
  • Basal Metabolic Rate
  • Metabolic Rate, Basal
  • Basal Metabolic Rates
  • Rate, Basal Metabolic
  • Resting Metabolic Rate
  • Metabolic Rate, Resting
  • Rate, Resting Metabolic
  • Resting Metabolic Rates

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