specific dynamic action
n.
An increase in the production of heat caused by the ingestion of food, especially proteins.
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specific, specific action, specific activity, specific charge, specific conductance, specific dynamic action, specific epithet, specific gravity, specific heat, specific heat capacity, specific humidity
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