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basal metabolism

 

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Noun basal metabolism has 1 sense
  1. basal metabolism - the amount of energy required to maintain the body of an individual in a resting state
    --1 is a kind of
    metabolism, metabolic process, metastasis

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Basal Metabolism

Description:

Basal metabolism refers to the minimal amount of energy required to keep an organism alive while at rest. It represents the energy expenditure needed for maintaining basic bodily functions and to sustain life.

Senses:

Sense 1: Medical

Noun

The amount of calories an organism needs to consume to maintain basic bodily functions, such as breathing, heartbeat, and cell production, while at complete rest.

Example sentence: Calculating your basal metabolism can help determine the number of calories you need to consume or burn for weight management.

Sense 2: Fitness

Noun

The rate at which an individual's body burns calories when at rest, without considering physical activity or exercise.

Example sentence: Regular cardio exercises can help increase your basal metabolism, leading to better weight management and improved overall health.

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