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

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation has been studied in people with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. —Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025

Researchers following 383 adults aged 55-75 with obesity and metabolic syndrome found those who ate large breakfasts or who skipped breakfast altogether had a higher level of excess weight. —Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

By reducing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, businesses could see fewer productivity losses, which indirectly benefits the economy and strengthens American competitiveness. —Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Nov. 2024

Testosterone levels can also be a factor in disease risk, including the development of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and osteoporosis.3 Older Age Testosterone levels decline with age in both males and females. —Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Nov. 2024

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