Metabolism (e.g., heat production) of an organism in an inactive, awake, fasting state. It may be determined directly by means of a calorimeter or indirectly by calculating the end products of oxidation within the organism or from the amount of oxygen utilized.

Synonyms: Rate, Basal Metabolic, Metabolic Rate, Resting, Basal Metabolism, Resting Metabolic Rate, Rate, Resting Metabolic, Metabolism, Basal, Resting Metabolic Rates, Basal Metabolic Rate, Basal Metabolic Rates, Metabolic Rate, Basal