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.
'Star Trek: Discovery' is name of new Trek series, featuring a new ship, the USS Discovery. The title of the 2017 CBS TV series is revealed at Comic-Con, along with a new spacecraft for the Trek crew. The future of the Star Trek universe will be full of Discovery...the USS Discovery that is.