ketoacidosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A severe form of ketosis, most commonly seen in diabetics, in which so much ketone is produced that acidosis occurs.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

ketoacidosis ketoacidoses

Etymology

From keto- + acidosis.

Derived words

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