Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Indirect Calorimetry

Calculation of the energy expenditure in the form of heat production of the whole body or individual organs based on respiratory gas exchange.

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Abstract

Calculation of the energy expenditure in the form of heat production of the whole body or individual organs based on respiratory gas exchange.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Calorimetry, Indirect
  • Calorimetry, Respiration
  • Calorimetries, Indirect
  • Calorimetries, Respiration
  • Indirect Calorimetries
  • Respiration Calorimetries
  • Respiration Calorimetry

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

an anal chem technique; NIM

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History Note

91(75); was see under CALORIMETRY 1975-90

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  1. E05.196w.131w.655w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Indirect Calorimetry. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002153. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002153
  2. Indirect Calorimetry. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indirect_calorimetry
  3. Indirect Calorimetry. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1661446