metabolic syndrome

American  

noun

1. Pathology. a group of medical conditions present simultaneously in a patient, as high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol levels, and an excess of abdominal fat, that increases a person's risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

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metabolic syndrome British  

noun

1. a condition associated with obesity including symptoms such as glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, and raised blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes

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Etymology

Origin of metabolic syndrome

First recorded in 1990–95

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metabolic syndrome

People with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors that includes high blood pressure, raised blood sugar and excess body fat, may see particular benefits.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026

Now in private practice, he specializes in full-body MRIs, which look for fat that can be a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and metabolic syndrome.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

In other words, according to Attia, nearly all American adults should be screened and treated for metabolic syndrome.

From Slate ● Feb. 26, 2026

By his final year on the job, his doctor told him he was dealing with prediabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, acid reflux, and obesity.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026

Ultra-processed foods -- which make up 55 to 65 percent of what young adults eat in the U.S. -- have been associated with metabolic syndrome, poor cardiovascular health, and other conditions in adolescents.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 10, 2025