| ketone bodies |
Chemicals that the body makes when there is not enough insulin in the blood and it must break down fat for its energy. Ketone bodies can poison and even kill body cells. When the body does not have the help of insulin, the ketones build up in the blood and then "spill" over into the urine so that the body can get rid of them. The body can also rid itself of one type of ketone, called acetone, through the lungs. This gives the breath a fruity odor. ...
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| ketosis |
A condition of having ketone bodies build up in body tissues and fluids. The signs of ketosis are nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Ketosis can lead to ketoacidosis.
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| ketone |
Waste products in the body that are a result of fat burning.
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| ketosis |
An abnormality of the body's metabolic process, resulting in an increase of ketones in the blood, which can increase the risk of developing kidney stones. Ketosis is prevented by eating at least 100 grams of carbohydrates a day.
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| ketoconazole |
an antifungal medication available in pill and liquid form that is effective against a variety of fungal infections such as oral, vaginal and esophageal THRUSH and cryptococcosis (see CRYPTOCOCCUS). Persons taking ketoconazole must have their liver function tested periodically because of the slight danger of serious liver damage.
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