Basal metabolic rate
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| Basal metabolic rate | |
|---|---|
| Term | Basal metabolic rate |
| Short definition | the lowest rate at which a person can possibly use energy and remain alive; at this rate, only absolutely necessary functions such as breathing are maintained |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Basal metabolic rate (definition) the lowest rate at which a person can possibly use energy and remain alive; at this rate, only absolutely necessary functions such as breathing are maintained
==Basal metabolic rate (overview)==