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basal metabolism

/ˈbeɪsəl mɪˈtæbəlɪzəm/

Traduction: Quantité minimale d'énergie nécessaire à l'organisme pour maintenir ses fonctions vitales, comme la respiration, la circulation sanguine et la production cellulaire, au repos.

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/ˈbeɪsəl mɪˈtæbəlɪzəm/C1formalmedical
  • frQuantité minimale d'énergie nécessaire à l'organisme pour maintenir ses fonctions vitales, comme la respiration, la circulation sanguine et la production cellulaire, au repos.

The minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain vital functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production while at rest.

  1. Basal metabolic rateC1formal

    The minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain vital functions at rest, such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.

    frMétabolisme de base

    • The doctor measured her basal metabolism to assess her overall health.
    • A higher basal metabolism means you burn more calories even while sleeping.
    • Factors like age and muscle mass affect your basal metabolism.