|
Ketoacidosis - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
|
Ketoacidosis : (noun)
1: acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies; occurs
primarily in diabetes mellitus [syn: diabetic acidosis]
Based on WordNet 2.0
|
|
Ketoacidosis : Ketoacidosis: A feature of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus characterized by a combination of ketosis and acidosis . Ketosis is the accumulation of substances called ketone bodies in the
blood. Acidosis is increased acidity of the blood.
Symptoms of ketoacidosis include slow, deep breathing with a fruity odor to the breath; confusion; frequent urination ( polyuria ); poor appetite; and eventually loss of consciousness.
The treatment of ketoacidosis is a matter of urgency and is usually done in a hospital. It may require the administration of glucose , and the institution of changes in the person's diet.
See also diabetes mellitus and ketone bodies.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
|
|
|
|
Example Usage of Ketoacidosis |
 |
coryereed: I've always thought "Ketoacidosis" would be an awesome name for an all-diabetic heavy metal band. |
 |
Shalaseia: @SelfEsteemQueen Thank You, I just found my nephew is back in the hospital..Diabetes Ketoacidosis. Might be organ failure... |
 |
RebelSong: No Daddy, I do not have Ketoacidosis. I have nausea, a stomach ache, and loss of appetite. Those are VERY general symptoms of EVERYTHING. |
|
