metabolic syndrome

metabolic syndrome
A combination of medical disorders that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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  • Syndrome X — The terms Syndrome X or Metabolic syndrome X may also be referring to metabolic syndrome. (Cardiac) syndrome X is angina (chest pain) with signs associated with decreased blood flow to heart tissue but with normal coronary arteries. It occurs… …   Wikipedia

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