metabolic syndrome

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.Also called insulin resistance syndrome.

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