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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Chronic inflammatory diseases are often far worse than the original problem, with rheumatoid arthritis, liver disease, heart disease, ulcerative colitis, and metabolic syndrome being just a few examples. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023

These changes in hormones make night owls more prone to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, Hatipoglu explained. —Julia Landwehr, Health, 12 Sep. 2023

In fact, approximately 20% of horses and over 34% of people in the U.S. are affected by endocrine disorders such as metabolic syndrome. —Jane Manfredi, The Conversation, 25 July 2023

This greatly reduces blood insulin spikes, which can help prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease in both horses and people. —Jane Manfredi, Fortune Well, 25 July 2023

Kidney stones in adults are linked to conditions such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypertension and diabetes. —Katie Camero, NBC News, 8 July 2023

Its active ingredient is curcumin, which has been scientifically proven to help manage inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, anxiety, and arthritis (to name a few), and is a good ingredient to incorporate into your routine–even at a low dose–for general health management. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023

Recent work with horses also suggests that measuring the heritability of certain metabolic traits could be used to screen for metabolic syndrome in the future. —Jane Manfredi, The Conversation, 25 July 2023

This can have a positive effect on people with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other chronic gut diseases.12 May Help Prevent Diabetes One study randomly assigned 32 adults between the ages of 20 and 60 years to three breakfast meals. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 22 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

metabolic syndrome

noun

: a syndrome marked by the presence of usually three or more of a group of factors (as high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels, and high fasting levels of blood sugar) that are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes

called also insulin resistance syndrome, syndrome X