basal metabolism — n 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 * * * the minimum amount of energy expended by the body to… … Medical dictionary
basal metabolism — n. the minimum quantity of energy used or required to sustain life in an organism at rest: it is measured, in people, by the rate (basal metabolic rate) at which heat is given off by a conscious, resting person in a warm place 12 to 18 hours… … English World dictionary
basal metabolism — noun the amount of energy required to maintain the body of an individual in a resting state • Hypernyms: ↑metabolism, ↑metabolic process * * * noun : the metabolism of an organism in the fasting and resting state when it uses just enough energy… … Useful english dictionary
basal metabolism — bazinė medžiagų apykaita statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Viso organizmo energijos išeiga, būtina gyvybei palaikyti ir organizmo funkcijoms laiduoti. atitikmenys: angl. basal metabolism vok. Grundumsatz, m rus. базовый обмен… … Sporto terminų žodynas
basal metabolism — noun Date: 1913 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
basal metabolism — Physiol. the minimal amount of energy necessary to maintain respiration, circulation, and other vital body functions while fasting and at total rest. [1910 15] * * * … Universalium
Basal Metabolism — The amount of heat given off by a person at rest in a comfortable environment; approximately 50 Btu per hour (Btu/h) … Energy terms
basal metabolism — ba′sal metab′olism n. phl the minimal amount of energy necessary to maintain respiration, circulation, and other vital body functions while fasting and at total rest • Etymology: 1910–15 … From formal English to slang
basal metabolism — /ˌbeɪsəl məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ (say .baysuhl muh tabuhlizuhm) noun the energy turnover of an organism during total rest …
basal metabolism — The basic rate of combustion by a person, usually measured after sleep and while resting … Herbal-medical glossary
