Metabolic syndrome

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Metabolic syndrome
TermMetabolic syndrome
Short definitionMetabolic 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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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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