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

Examples of metabolic syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chronic gum disease can increase metabolic syndrome risk. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Nov. 2025

The 16-week, double-blind trial followed 72 adults at risk for metabolic syndrome, a group of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar and excess body fat that increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025

Results showed that people who skipped breakfast had a 10% higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those who didn’t. —Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025

Late-night snacking can contribute to conditions like metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure, but choosing healthy foods can reduce these risks. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for metabolic syndrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

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