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set point theory

set point theory noun: the theory that there is a biological control method in humans that actively regulates bodyweight towards a predetermined set weight for each individual.

Noun

set point theory (uncountable)

  1. The theory that there is a biological control method in humans that actively regulates bodyweight towards a predetermined set weight for each individual.

Questions about set point theory

What does set point theory mean?
Set point theory means the theory that there is a biological control method in humans that actively regulates bodyweight towards a predetermined set weight for each individual.
What part of speech is set point theory?
Set point theory is a noun.

Words near set point theory in the dictionary

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