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basal metabolism

noun

Physiology.
  1. the minimal amount of energy necessary to maintain respiration, circulation, and other vital body functions while fasting and at total rest.


basal metabolism

noun

  1. the amount of energy required by an individual in the resting state, for such functions as breathing and circulation of the blood See basal metabolic rate
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basal metabolism

  1. The rate at which an inactive, resting organism expends energy .
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Origin of basal metabolism1

First recorded in 1910–15
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The relationship between basal metabolism and weight is complicated, however, Pontzer says.

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Exercise remains central to our basal metabolism, even though it is no longer a core part of life for some human populations.

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Sloping lines represent regressions of oxygen consumption on chamber air temperature, and horizontal lines, basal metabolism.

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This measurement represents the basal metabolism of a man at complete rest, when his oxidative activities are at their lowest ebb.

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Intermittent fasting and other timed eating regimens ultimately reduce caloric intake, raising similar concerns of slowing basal metabolism.

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