Metabolic syndrome
| Metabolic syndrome | |
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| Term | Metabolic syndrome |
| Short definition | Metabolic syndrome - (pronounced) (MEH-tuh-BAH-lik SIN-drome) A condition characterized by extra fat around the abdomen, high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood without eating, high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood, low levels of high-density lipoproteins (a type of protein that is a carrier). fats) in the blood and high blood pressure. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Metabolic syndrome - (pronounced) (MEH-tuh-BAH-lik SIN-drome) A condition characterized by extra fat around the abdomen, high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood without eating, high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood, low levels of high-density lipoproteins (a type of protein that is a carrier). fats) in the blood and high blood pressure. People with metabolic syndrome have an increased risk of diabetes mellitus and diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Also called Metabolic Syndrome X
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