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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Manage chronic conditions: Following your treatment plan for diabetes, high cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome can reduce the risk of liver damage and subsequent fibrosis.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
It’s long been known that metabolic syndrome is the main cause of MASLD, but scientists are starting to wonder if menopause itself could lead to fatty liver disease.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
This is linked to inflammation and metabolic syndrome.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
Chronic Health Conditions Various chronic health conditions, including diabetes, a weakened immune system, or metabolic syndrome, can all contribute to slow wound healing.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
It’s long been known that metabolic syndrome is the main cause of MASLD, but scientists are starting to wonder if menopause itself could lead to fatty liver disease.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
This is linked to inflammation and metabolic syndrome.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
Chronic Health Conditions Various chronic health conditions, including diabetes, a weakened immune system, or metabolic syndrome, can all contribute to slow wound healing.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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