ketoacidosis

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What does ketoacidosis mean?

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

Where does ketoacidosis come from?

Etymology tree German Ketonbor. English ketone English keto- English acidosis English ketoacidosis From keto- + acidosis.

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