Ketosis Definition & Meaning

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

"Ketosis" in song lyrics

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  • "what is ketosis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "diabetic ketosis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "symptoms of ketosis"
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