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.
Discovery is the process through which defendants find out about the prosecutionâs case. For example, through standard discovery procedure, they can: 1  get copies of the arresting officersâ reports and statements made by prosecution witnesses, and. 2  examine evidence that the prosecution proposes to introduce at trial.