basal metabolic rate 2023-09-29T10:44:25Z BMR CMO:0003955 This is a calculated value which is a measure of the rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest. It represents the minimum amount of energy required to sustain life while at complete rest, including the body being in a post-absorptive state (ie the digestive system is inactive. base metabolic rate base metabolic rate measurement clinical_measurement_ontology slaulede metabolic rate