ketosis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /kiːˈtəʊsɪs/
Etymology
From keto- + -osis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A metabolic state in which the body produces ketones to be used as fuel by some organs so that glycogen can be reserved for organs that depend on it. This condition occurs during times of fasting, starvation, or while on a ketogenic diet.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ketoses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (10)
es cetosis (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · eo ketozo (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · ga céatóis (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · hu ketózis (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · fi ketoosi (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · uk кетоз (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · pt cetose (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · cmn 酮病 (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · cs ketóza (metabolic state involving production of ketones) · pl ketoza (metabolic state involving production of ketones)