| ketone |
a class of strong volatile organic solvents such as acetone and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
Ãâó: www.sgia.org/glossary/Kk.cfm
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| ketoconazole |
An antifungal agent that has antiandrogenetic properties. Active ingredient in the shampoo Nizoral.
Ãâó: www.americanhairloss.org/hair_loss_glossary/
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| ketone |
An organic compound containing the carbonyl group, >C=O, to which other carbon atoms are attached. Ketones are extremely useful as solvents and paint components. An example is Butanedione.
Ãâó: www.ch.ic.ac.uk/vchemlib/mol/glossary/
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| ketosis |
An abnormal accumulation of ketone bodies due to an inadequate intake or metabolism of carbohydrates and an increased fatty acid metabolism (eg, fasting, diabetes).
Ãâó: www.jimmythomas.com/training/fitnessterms.htm
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| ketoacidosis |
uncontrolled blood glucose and ketone levels that cause dehydration, concentration of body fluids, build up of acids (acidosis) and coma (see diabetic ketoacidosis)
Ãâó: www.diabetes.org.au/glossary.htm
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