insulin resistance syndrome

noun

: metabolic syndrome

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For example, metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance syndrome) is a dangerous health condition that can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. —

Dallas News, 17 Oct. 2022

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1986, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insulin resistance syndrome was in 1986

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“Insulin resistance syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulin%20resistance%20syndrome. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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