ketoacidosis

[ kee-toh-as-i-doh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. metabolic acidosis characterized by high levels of ketones in the blood: when occurring as diabetic ketoacidosis, it is particularly serious.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ketoacidosis¹

First recorded in 1950–55; keto- ( def ) + acidosis ( def )

Example Sentences

“Following insufficient insulin administration while in custody, Mr. Bach developed diabetic ketoacidosis and died,” the medical examiner’s report states.

From Los Angeles Times

By the fourth day, she had died of diabetic ketoacidosis.

From BBC

Wyne asked, referring to diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes most commonly associated with Type 1.

From Seattle Times

The study also found a 26% higher rate of diabetic ketoacidosis at type 1 diabetes diagnosis during the first 12 months of the pandemic compared with the previous year.

From Washington Times

Jakob was hospitalized for ketoacidosis on the same day he came under the state’s care, according to the report.

From Seattle Times