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PRONUNCIATION OF KETOSIS

ketosis  [kɪˈtəʊsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KETOSIS

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Ketosis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KETOSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ketosis

Ketosis /kɨˈtoʊsɨs/ is a state of elevated levels of ketone bodies in the body. It is almost always generalized throughout the body, with hyperketonemia, that is, an elevated level of ketone bodies in the blood. Ketone bodies are formed by ketogenesis when liver glycogen stores are depleted. The ketone bodies acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate are used for energy. Ketosis may result from fasting or switching to a low-carbohydrate diet from a high-carbohydrate one. Deliberately induced ketosis serves as a medical intervention for intractable epilepsy.

Definition of ketosis in the English dictionary

The definition of ketosis in the dictionary is a high concentration of ketone bodies in the blood Also called: acetonaemia.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KETOSIS


apoptosis
ˌæpəpˈtəʊsɪs
asbestosis
ˌæsbɛsˈtəʊsɪs
athetosis
ˌæθəˈtəʊsɪs
carcinomatosis
ˌkɑːsɪˌnəʊməˈtəʊsɪs
endocytosis
ˌɛndəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
exocytosis
ˌɛksəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
halitosis
ˌhælɪˈtəʊsɪs
hyperkeratosis
ˌhaɪpəˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs
keratosis
ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs
kurtosis
kəˈtəʊsɪs
leucocytosis
ˌluːkəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
lymphocytosis
ˌlɪmfəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
mitosis
maɪˈtəʊsɪs
myxomatosis
ˌmɪksəməˈtəʊsɪs
neurofibromatosis
ˌnjʊərəʊˌfaɪbrəməˈtəʊsɪs
parasitosis
ˌpærəsɪˈtəʊsɪs
phagocytosis
ˌfæɡəsaɪˈtəʊsɪs
proptosis
prɒpˈtəʊsɪs
ptosis
ˈtəʊsɪs
steatosis
ˌstɪəˈtəʊsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KETOSIS

keto form
keto-enol tautomerism
ketogenesis
ketogenic
ketonaemia
ketone
ketone body
ketone group
ketonemia
ketonic
ketonuria
ketose
ketosteroid
ketotic
ketoxime
Kettering
kettle
kettle hole
kettle of fish
kettle-stitch

WORDS THAT END LIKE KETOSIS

actinic keratosis
agranulocytosis
amitosis
athrocytosis
chondromatosis
dermatophytosis
diagnosis
erythroblastosis
exostosis
gliomatosis
hemochromatosis
hyperostosis
leukocytosis
lipomatosis
macrocytosis
metasomatosis
onychocryptosis
papillomatosis
pinocytosis
spherocytosis
synostosis

Synonyms and antonyms of ketosis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ketosis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KETOSIS

Find out the translation of ketosis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ketosis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ketosis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

酮症
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cetosis
570 millions of speakers

English

ketosis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ketosis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكيتوزيه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кетоз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cetose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ketosis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cétose
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ketose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ケトーシス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

케토시스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ketosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ketosis
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கீட்டோன் மிகைப்புடனான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केटोसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ketozis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chetosi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ketoza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кетоз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cetoza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κέτωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ketose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ketos
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ketose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ketosis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KETOSIS»

The term «ketosis» is regularly used and occupies the 95.600 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KETOSIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ketosis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KETOSIS»

Discover the use of ketosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ketosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Ketogenic Diet: A Complete Guide for the Dieter and ...
when they are in ketosis versus when they are not. Care should be taken by anyone consuming alcohol. Caffeine Although caffeine is discussed in more detail in the supplement chapter, its potential effects on ketosis are addressed here.
Lyle McDonald, Elzi Volk, 1998
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Rebhun's Diseases of Dairy Cattle
Mismanagement of this group has occurred, leading to outbreaks of postpartum ketosis. Dr. Guard describes a herd with a ketosis problem that offered its close up cows an appropriate ration. There were 3 in of bunk space for 15 to 25 cows.
Thomas J. Divers, Simon Francis Peek, 2008
3
Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals
H. Ketosis. Associated. with. Pregnancy. and. Lactation. These ketoses are most commonly observed in ruminants although they have been documented in dogs and humans. Before specific syndromes are discussed, a general picture of ...
Jiro Jerry Kaneko, John W. Harvey, Michael L. Bruss, 2008
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Maximum Muscle, Minimum Fat: The Secret Science Behind ...
Promoters of ketogenic diets promise maximum fat loss when ketosis is induced. What is seemingly great in theory, however, does not always work in reality, and ketogenic diets are doomed to fail from the get-go. People who experience ...
Ori Hofmekler, 2008
5
Caring for Transition Cows
Recent field surveys report 65 percent of cows have borderline keto- sis in early lactation when milk output exceeds nutrient intake and body reserves must be used; clinical ketosis appears in 2 to 4 percent. Two types of ketosis can occur on  ...
M. F. Hutjens, Earl Peirce Aalseth, 2005
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Joslin's Diabetes Mellitus: Edited by C. Ronald Kahn ... [et ...
Edited by C. Ronald Kahn ... [et Al.]. Elliott Proctor Joslin, C. Ronald Kahn. TABLE 53.6. Differential Diagnosis of Ketosis and Anion Gap Acidosis TABLE 53.8. Guidelines for Insulin Management in Diabetic Ketoacidosis and. TABLE 33.5.
Elliott Proctor Joslin, C. Ronald Kahn, 2005
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The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life ...
In actuality, the primary mechanisms by which the Atkins diet causes weight loss are caloric restriction and ketosis. Ketosis occurs when there is an imbalance in fat metabolism, such as occurs in diabetes or starvation. In ketosis, the body ...
John Robbins, 2010
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Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ruminant
r Ketosis is a metabolic disorder of lactating dairy cows resulting from an abnormal buildup of ketones in body tissues and fluids. r The disorder is generally more common 4 to 6 weeks after calving, but can occur as early as a few days after ...
Scott R. R. Haskell, 2011
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Encyclopedia of Animal Science (Print)
DISORDERS RELATED TO CARBOHYDRATE AND LIPID METABOLISM Ketosis Ketosis is defined as a metabolic disorder in which the level of ketone bodies in body fluids is greatly elevated. Ketosis can occur in any animal under conditions  ...
Wilson G. Pond, 2004
10
Living the Low Carb Life: From Atkins to the Zone : Choosing ...
Do / Need to Be in Ketosis m Order to Lose Weight? No. First of all, ketosis doesn' t cause weight loss. You can easily be in ketosis eating 10,000 calories of fat a day, but you'll never lose any weight that way. Ketosis is simply a by-product of fat  ...
Jonny Bowden, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KETOSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ketosis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Carb-loading pro or con - Coeur d'Alene Press: Fit For Life
... for fuel and this increases during low carb intake, which triggers ketosis. Ketones are compounds produced in our bodies to burn fat stores. «Coeur d'Alene Press, Jul 15»
2
Other thoughts on end-of-life care
... make a dying patient more comfortable because it leads to a condition called ketosis, which has a similar effect to sedative or narcotic drugs. «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
3
AACE Plans Meeting to Examine SGLT2 Inhibitor Side Effects
During the period of March 2013 to June 6, 2014, 20 cases of acidosis — diabetic ketoacidosis, ketoacidosis or ketosis — were recorded in the ... «Injury Lawyer News, Jul 15»
4
Jeanette Winterson: why I fasted for 11 days
Read more. But the process of ketosis is more than the body eating itself. While fasting, the body goes into repair mode. Valter Longo, professor ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
The Carbohydrate Hypothesis
The most often proposed mechanism, from Atkins in 1971 to the present, is the concept of turning on "ketosis." This often misunderstood term ... «Science 2.0, Jul 15»
6
LDA recovery: Consider before you cut
Cows with a LDA generally have ketosis. The presence of a high BHBA indicates dairy cows are mobilizing body reserves in response to ... «Bovine Veterinarian, Jul 15»
7
Army and then farming for Truax, Country Woman finalist
She treats minor cuts and bruises, eye problems, ketosis, off-feed, milk fever, scours, mastitis, bloat, foot rot and other veterinary issues in the ... «Farm and Ranch Guide, Jul 15»
8
How does a vego go keto?
When you lower your carbohydrate intake to less than 50g a day your body will enter the ketosis state within days. The carbohydrate intake ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
9
Tips for keeping cows cool in summer
During the summer months, the fresh cows will be more susceptible to metritis, mastitis, ketosis, and other diseases because the cows will eat ... «Farm and Dairy, Jul 15»
10
Test for, treat ketosis early in dairy cattle
Years ago, I would lean over the feed bunk and smell the breath of a ketosis-suspect dairy cow. It convinced me that it had either bad breath or ... «Grainews, Jul 15»

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