Definition of basal metabolism
: the turnover of energy in a fasting and resting organism using energy solely to maintain vital cellular activity, respiration, and circulation as measured by the basal metabolic rate
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“Basal metabolism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basal%20metabolism. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of basal metabolism was in 1912
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