Glossary term
Basal Metabolic Rate
The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest, which can increase during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Definition
The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest, which can increase during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
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