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Ketosis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A condition characterized by an abnormally elevated concentration of KETONE BODIES in the blood (acetonemia) or urine (acetonuria). It is a sign of DIABETES COMPLICATION, starvation, alcoholism or a mitochondrial metabolic disturbance (e.g., MAPLE SYRUP URINE DISEASE).

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Entry terms

  • Ketoacidosis

In other languages

  • French

  • Acidocétose
  • Cétoacidose

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-MNT2QZLK-X

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