Basal metabolic rate

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Basal metabolic rate
TermBasal metabolic rate
Short definitionthe 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
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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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)==