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

Over more than eight years, follow-ups found that 2,031 cases of metabolic syndrome had occurred in participants—but in those who had a higher intake of polyphenol-high food and drink, the odds of metabolic syndrome was 22–23 percent lower. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025

According to one study, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025

According to four trials evaluated as part of a larger meta-analysis, taking omega-3 supplements was associated with a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome. —Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025

Skin tags have also been associated with pregnancy and certain chronic conditions, including: insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, adds Shastry. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 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