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basal metabolism

the minimum energy expenditure required to maintain the vital functions of the body while awake but at rest and not expending energy for thermoregulation. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is measured in kilojoules (or calories) expended per kilogram of body weight or per square meter of body surface per hour.

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January 30th 2025

febrile seizure

febrile seizure

a seizure arising from a high fever. It is the most common type of seizure in childhood and 20 to 30% of them recur. Febrile seizure is a benign condition for most children, but experiments with nonhuman animals and neuroimaging studies in humans suggest some febrile seizures may damage the hippocampus.