ketosis
IPA: kˈɛtˈoʊsɪs
noun
- (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 diet.
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Examples of "ketosis" in Sentences
- Causes of ketosis and ketonuria.
- I noticed the dead link on Ketosis.
- Hypoglycemia with ketosis the broad sense.
- Fasting leads to ketosis but not ketoacidosis.
- Gluconeogenesis is often associated with ketosis.
- Ketosis is exclusive for periods of prolonged starvation.
- Therefore inuits may enter only light ketosis, or no ketosis at all.
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