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<biochemistry, biology> The metabolic rate as measured under basal conditions: 12 hours after eating, after a restful sleep, no exercise or activity preceding test, elimination of emotional excitement and occurring in a comfortable temperature.
Acronym: BMR
(15 Nov 1997)
basal layer of ciliary body, basal medium, basal membrane of semicircular duct < Prev | Next > basal metabolism, basal-nerved, basal nuclei
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