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What does ketosis mean?

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  1. (pathology) 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 weight-loss diet.
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The latter designation is a misnomer, because a mild degree of ketosis often is present, and a true coma is uncommon.
The urine ketone dip test was highly sensitive for diabetic ketoacidosis and diabetic ketosis with or without acidosis.
Three key features of diabetic acidosis are hyperglycemia, ketosis, and acidosis.
Mild ketosis may be a feature of excessive morning sickness in pregnancy and crash diets.
At diagnosis the affected child may present with weight loss, ketosis, and acidosis.
Proper nutrition is also required to ensure cows can properly ward infections such as mastitis and prevent metabolic problems such as milk fever and ketosis.

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