Metabolic Disorder (Noun)
Meaning
A disorder or defect of metabolism.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's metabolic disorder made it difficult for her body to process insulin effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels.
- A team of researchers has been studying the genetic causes of a rare metabolic disorder that affects less than 1 in 100,000 people.
- His parents were shocked to learn that their baby had a congenital metabolic disorder that required a strict diet and lifelong medication.
- The doctor explained to the patient that her metabolic disorder was caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
- Untreated metabolic disorders can lead to serious health complications, including organ damage and impaired cognitive function.