ketosis


Definition: Meaning of, ketosis in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kɪˈtəʊsɪs /

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  1. an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus
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ketosis used in phrases

  • ketosis-prone diabetes (noun)
    1. severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease
  • ketosis-resistant diabetes (noun)
    1. mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin
  • ketosis-resistant diabetes mellitus (noun)
    1. mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin
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