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.
Full Definition of DISCOVERY. 1. a: the act or process of discovering b (1) archaic: disclosure (2) obsolete: display c obsolete: exploration. 2.: something discovered. 3. : the usually pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts or documents by one or both parties to a legal action or proceeding. See discovery defined for English-language learners.See discovery defined for kids. something discovered. 3. : the usually pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts or documents by one or both parties to a legal action or proceeding. See discovery defined for English-language learners. See discovery defined for kids.