ketosis

ke·to·sis

K0043900 (kē-tō′sĭs)n. pl. ke·to·ses (-sēz) A pathological increase in the production of ketone bodies.

ke·tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.

ketosis

(kɪˈtəʊsɪs) n (Veterinary Science) pathol a high concentration of ketone bodies in the blood. Also called: acetonaemia

ke•to•sis

(kɪˈtoʊ sɪs)

n. the accumulation of excessive ketone bodies in the blood and urine. [1917; ket(one) + -osis]

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ketosis - an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitusacetonemia, ketonemiasymptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

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Ketosis

ketosis

[kē′tō·səs] (medicine) Excess amounts of ketones in the body, especially associated with diabetes mellitus. Also known as ketoacidosis.

Ketosis

acetonemia, a disease of cows and sheep characterized by metabolic disturbance (carbohydrate-fat and protein). Affected are highly productive cows in the second to sixth week of lactation and multiparous sheep one to two weeks before lambing. The principal cause of ketosis is a carbohydrate deficiency connected with a dietary imbalance with respect to carbohydrate and protein. High milk yield, multiparity, and lack of exercise predispose to ketosis.

In sheep, ketosis develops predominantly when feeding is inadequate and the body is forced to meet its demand for nutritive substances at the expense of deposited fat.

The affected animals suffer digestive disturbances (decrease or perversion of appetite and weakening of the peristaltic and secretory activities of the digestive glands) and show an increase in the number of ketone bodies in the blood, urine, and milk. There is a decrease in milk productivity and a loss of weight. Nervous disturbances (agitation, depression) and a disruption of liver function are also observed. If untreated, the disease usually ends in the death of the animal. Treatment involves proper diet, intravenous injection of glucose, and the use of hormonal preparations. Ketosis can be prevented by properly feeding and keeping the animals.

A. M. KOLESOV

ketosis

ke·to·sis

(kē-tō'sis), A condition characterized by the enhanced production of ketone bodies, as in diabetes mellitus or starvation. [ketone + -osis, condition]

ketosis

(kē-tō′sĭs)n. pl. keto·ses (-sēz) A pathological increase in the production of ketone bodies.

ke·tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.

Acetonaemia

The presence of an excess of acetone in the blood, which occurs in ketoacidosis due to alcohol abuse, uncontrolled diabetes (ketoacidosis), starvation and prolonged fasting.

ketosis

An abnormal ↑ in serum concentration of ketone bodies that does not produce acidosis. Cf Ketoacidosis.

ke·to·sis

(kē-tō'sis) Enhanced production of ketone bodies, as in diabetes mellitus or starvation. [ketone + -osis, condition]

ketosis

The presence of abnormally high levels of KETONES in the blood. These are produced when fats are used as fuel in the absence of carbohydrate or available protein as in DIABETES or starvation. Ketosis is dangerous because high levels make the blood abnormally acid and there is loss of water, sodium and potassium and a major biochemical upset with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, confusion, and, if the condition is not rapidly treated, coma and death. Mild ketosis also occurs in cases of excessive morning sickness in pregnancy.

ke·to·sis

(kē-tō'sis) Condition characterized by enhanced production of ketone bodies, as in diabetes mellitus or starvation. [ketone + -osis, condition]

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noun an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus

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