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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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.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
Heart Attack and Stroke Risk People with metabolic syndrome or other cardiac risk factors should be cautious about consuming erythritol.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Together, this cluster of conditions, often referred to as ‘metabolic syndrome,’ increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
Other potential benefits include better heart health, maintenance of a healthy weight, and lower risk of metabolic syndrome.
—Kayla Girgen, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
Heart Attack and Stroke Risk People with metabolic syndrome or other cardiac risk factors should be cautious about consuming erythritol.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Together, this cluster of conditions, often referred to as ‘metabolic syndrome,’ increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
Other potential benefits include better heart health, maintenance of a healthy weight, and lower risk of metabolic syndrome.
—Kayla Girgen, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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 31 Dec. 2024.
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