metabolic syndrome
noun
: 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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Maren said that, while arm fat itself isn’t inherently dangerous, higher levels are often associated with a higher BMI, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome—conditions that raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
New research shows eating a certain nut daily lowered LDL cholesterol and improved gut health in adults with metabolic syndrome.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Men experience gradual testosterone decline, which can increase risk for metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Pears Regular pear consumption may improve blood pressure in adults with metabolic syndrome.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
New research shows eating a certain nut daily lowered LDL cholesterol and improved gut health in adults with metabolic syndrome.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Men experience gradual testosterone decline, which can increase risk for metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Pears Regular pear consumption may improve blood pressure in adults with metabolic syndrome.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for metabolic syndrome
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“Metabolic syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metabolic%20syndrome. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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