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.
Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Exploration(noun) the act of exploring, penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of discovery, especially of geographical discovery; examination; as, the exploration of unknown countries. 2  Exploration(noun) physical examination.