Insulin Resistance Glossary of Terms
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Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Absorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal absorption is the uptake of food (or other sub... See the entire definition of AbsorptionAcanthosis nigricans: A skin condition characterized by dark, thickened, velvety patches, ... See the entire definition of Acanthosis nigricansAerobic: Oxygen-requiring. Aerobic bacteria need oxygen to grow. Aerobic exercise requires... See the entire definition of AerobicAerobic exercise: Brisk exercise that promotes the circulation of oxygen through the blood... See the entire definition of Aerobic exerciseAngina: Chest pain due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. The pain is ... See the entire definition of AnginaArteriosclerosis: Hardening and thickening of the walls of the arteries. Arteriosclerosis ... See the entire definition of ArteriosclerosisArtery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryAtherosclerosis: A process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of medium-... See the entire definition of AtherosclerosisAxilla: Armpit. Baseline: Information or data gathered at the beginning of a period from which variations ... See the entire definition of BaselineBlood glucose: The main sugar that the body makes from the food in the diet. Glucose is ca... See the entire definition of Blood glucoseBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBMI: Body mass index. 
Body mass index: A key index for relating weight to height. Abbreviated BMI. BMI is a pers... See the entire definition of Body mass indexCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCarbohydrates: Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principa... See the entire definition of CarbohydratesCardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood ve... See the entire definition of CardiovascularCholesterol: The most common type of steroid in the body. Cholesterol has a reputation for... See the entire definition of CholesterolCirrhosis: Liver disease characterized by irreversible scarring. Alcohol and viral hepatit... See the entire definition of CirrhosisConception: 1. The union of the sperm and the ovum. Synonymous with fertilization. Contrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastCoronary artery disease: Impedance or blockage of one or more arteries that supply blood t... See the entire definition of Coronary artery diseaseDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiabetes mellitus: Better known just as "diabetes" -- a chronic disease associated with ab... See the entire definition of Diabetes mellitusDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisFasting: : going without food or drink. Patients may be advised to fast for a certain peri... See the entire definition of FastingFats: Plural of the word "fat". See the definition of fat. FDA: Food and Drug Administration.
Food and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Genetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGestational diabetes: A diabetic condition that appears during pregnancy and usually goes ... See the entire definition of Gestational diabetesGlucose: The simple sugar that is the chief source of energy. Glucose is found in the bloo... See the entire definition of GlucoseGlucose tolerance test: A test of carbohydrate metabolism that is used primarily in the di... See the entire definition of Glucose tolerance testGlycemic index: An indicator of the ability of different types of foods that contain carbo... See the entire definition of Glycemic indexHDL: High density lipoprotein. Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneImpaired glucose tolerance: A transition phase between normal glucose tolerance and diabet... See the entire definition of Impaired glucose toleranceIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of Incidence
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInfertility: Diminished or absent ability to conceive and bear offspring. A couple is cons... See the entire definition of InfertilityInsulin: A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar gluco... See the entire definition of InsulinInsulin resistance: The diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in... See the entire definition of Insulin resistanceInsulin resistance syndrome: See: Metabolic syndrome. Intervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLipids: Another word for "fats." (Please see the various meanings of Fat.) Lipids can be m... See the entire definition of LipidsLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMetabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of MetabolicMetabolic syndrome: A constellation of conditions that place people at high risk for coron... See the entire definition of Metabolic syndromeMetabolism: The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. ... See the entire definition of MetabolismMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of Onset
Oral glucose tolerance test: A test to determine the body's ability to handle glucose ... See the entire definition of Oral glucose tolerance testOvarian: Of or pertaining to the ovary. Ovary: The female gonad, one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. The ovaries are lo... See the entire definition of OvaryOverweight: The term "overweight" is used in two different ways. In one sense it is a way ... See the entire definition of OverweightOvulation: The release of the ripe egg (ovum) from the ovary. The egg is released when the... See the entire definition of OvulationPancreas: A spongy, tube-shaped organ that is about 6 inches long and is located in the ba... See the entire definition of PancreasPCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome. Peripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. Peripheral vascular disease: A disease of blood vessels outside the heart. Peripheral vasc... See the entire definition of Peripheral vascular diseasePhysiologic: Something that is normal, that is due neither to anything pathologic nor sign... See the entire definition of PhysiologicPolycystic ovarian syndrome: Abbreviated PCOS. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition ... See the entire definition of Polycystic ovarian syndromePolycystic ovary syndrome: Abbreviated PCOS. Polcystic ovary syndrome is a condition in wo... See the entire definition of Polycystic ovary syndromePregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProgressive: Increasing in scope or severity, advancing, or going forward. For example, a ... See the entire definition of Progressive
Proteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Syndrome X: See: Metabolic syndrome. Testosterone: A "male hormone" -- a sex hormone produced by the testes that encourages th... See the entire definition of TestosteroneToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityTriglycerides: The major form of fat stored by the body. A triglyceride consists of three ... See the entire definition of TriglyceridesType 2 diabetes: See Diabetes, type 2. Vascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight loss
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