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Definition of Metabolic rate, basal
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Metabolic rate, basal: A measure of the rate of metabolism. For example, someone with an overly active thyroid will have an elevated basal metabolic rate.