keto-

¹ American  

1. a combining form representing ketone in compound words.

   ketolysis.

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keto ² American  

[kee-toh] / ˈki toʊ /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or derived from a ketone.

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keto- British  

combining form

1. indicating that a chemical compound is a ketone or is derived from a ketone

   ketose

   ketoxime

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Usage

What does keto mean? Keto is short for ketogenic, referring to a diet that is low in carbohydrates but high in protein.While originating as a medical diet, it's popularly associated with weight loss.

Etymology

Origin of keto

First recorded in 1910–15; independent use of keto-

Example Sentences

These people probably enjoy Ironman competitions, keto and intermittent fasting.

From The Wall Street Journal

"By switching to a keto diet, ketones are produced and used as an alternative fuel source. This may decrease the chance of developing Alzheimer's by preserving the health of brain cells."

From Science Daily

"As our study shows, diets like keto that are very high in fat can have serious unintended side effects -- even causing the tumor to grow."

From Science Daily

Chaix, Ducker, and Hilgendorf also stress that their study is one specific type of cancer adapting to an obese environment, and that the keto diet may be beneficial for other types of cancer.

From Science Daily

Many patients consider the keto diet, which emphasizes high fat and very low carbohydrate intake to trigger a metabolic state called ketosis, where the body burns fat instead of carbs for energy.

From Science Daily