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.
â¢ DISCOVER (verb) The verb DISCOVER has 8 senses: 1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. 2. make a discovery, make a new finding. 3. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally. 4. make a discovery. 5. find unexpectedly.