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ketosis


ke·to·sis

noun \kē-ˈtō-səs\

Definition of KETOSIS

: an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the body
ke·tot·ic \-ˈtä-tik\ adjective

Origin of KETOSIS

New Latin
First Known Use: 1917

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