Ketoacidosis definition
Metabolic acidosis caused by an abnormally high concentration of ketone bodies in the blood and body tissues.
noun
This condition occurring as a complication of untreated or improperly controlled diabetes mellitus, especially type 1 diabetes, characterized by thirst, fatigue, a fruity odor on the breath, and other symptoms, and having the potential to progress to coma or death.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
ketoacidosis
Plural:
ketoacidoses