A cluster of metabolic risk factors for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES and TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. The major components of metabolic syndrome X include excess ABDOMINAL FAT; atherogenic DYSLIPIDEMIA; HYPERTENSION; HYPERGLYCEMIA; INSULIN RESISTANCE; a proinflammatory state; and a prothrombotic (THROMBOSIS) state. (from AHA/NHLBI/ADA Conference Proceedings, Circulation 2004; 109:551-556). The disease is EFO_0000195 (metabolic syndrome). Also known as: Cardiovascular Syndrome, Metabolic, Cardiovascular Syndromes, Metabolic, Dysmetabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance Syndrome X, MetS, Metabolic Cardiovascular Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome X, Metabolic X Syndrome.