metabolic syndrome
nounDefinition of metabolic syndrome
: a syndrome marked by the presence of usually three or more of a group of factors (such as high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels, and high fasting levels of blood sugar) that are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
— called also insulin resistance syndrome
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Andrew Gewirtz of Georgia State University was among the researchers who noticed that mice develop metabolic syndrome — obesity and its associated disorders, such as diabetes and high cholesterol — when they are fed a high-fat diet. — Julia Belluz, Vox, "Nearly all Americans fail to eat enough of this actual superfood," 15 July 2019 According to the department’s manual, the general population menu is appropriate for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia or a metabolic syndrome. — Lauren Castle, azcentral, "Women incarcerated in Perryville prison use website to share their stories," 29 June 2019 In addition, fasting is being explored as a supplemental treatment for brain injury, various cancers and metabolic syndrome. — Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, "Not So Fast," 24 Sep. 2018 Physicians have noticed that skin tags appear to be more common in people who are overweight and at risk for metabolic syndrome (Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, January 2016). — Houston Chronicle, "Vicks VapoRub for poison ivy itch," 8 July 2018 These findings suggest that the health markers that make up metabolic syndrome together can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, even in the absence of type 2 diabetes. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "The Science on Weight and Health," 26 June 2018 Other research shows people with more financial stress are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, a series of poor health markers that put you at risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and early death. — Sarah Digiulio /, NBC News, "How to stop stressing over money so it doesn't hurt your health," 31 May 2018 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that will reduce your risk for many cancers, heart disease, mental distress, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, plus provide weight control and strengthen bones and muscles. — Michael Roizen, M.d., And Mehmet Oz, Houston Chronicle, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment," 24 June 2018 This hazard most likely results from the harmful effects of this protein on insulin resistance, the precursor to Type 2 diabetes, and development of the metabolic syndrome, a complex of cardiac risk factors. — New York Times, "The Dangers of Belly Fat," 11 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'metabolic syndrome.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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