Key Points. Lactate concentration in blood is a measure of anaerobic metabolism, which occurs when cells are not getting enough oxygen to support normal aerobic energy production. An elevated lactate level is most commonly caused by a decrease in blood flow to the cells, systemically or locally.
discovery noun (FINDING) B2 [ C or U ] the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found: the discovery of electricity. Leonardo made many scientific discoveries.
Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  explore(Verb) To seek for something or after someone. 2  explore(Verb) To examine or investigate something systematically. The committee has been exploring alternative solutions to the problem at hand. 3  explore(Verb) To travel somewhere in search of discovery.