Definitions for ketosis
kɪˈtoʊ sɪske·to·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ketonemia, ketosis, acetonemianoun

   an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ketosisnoun

   A metabolic state in which the body produces ketones to be used as fuel by some organs so that glycogen can be reserved for organs that depend on it. This condition occurs during times of fasting, starvation, or while on a ketogenic weight-loss diet.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ketosis

   Ketosis is a metabolic state characterized by elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood or urine. Physiological ketosis is a normal response to low glucose availability, such as low-carbohydrate diets or fasting, that provides an additional energy source for the brain in the form of ketones. In physiological ketosis, ketones in the blood are elevated above baseline levels, but the body's acid–base homeostasis is maintained. This contrasts with ketoacidosis, an uncontrolled production of ketones that occurs in pathologic states and causes a metabolic acidosis, which is a medical emergency. Ketoacidosis is most commonly the result of complete insulin deficiency in type 1 diabetes or late-stage type 2 diabetes. Ketone levels can be measured in blood, urine or breath and are generally between 0.5 and 3.0 millimolar (mM) in physiological ketosis, while ketoacidosis may cause blood concentrations greater than 10 mM.Trace levels of ketones are always present in the blood and increase when blood glucose reserves are low and the liver shifts from primarily metabolizing carbohydrates to metabolizing fatty acids. This occurs during states of increased fatty acid oxidation such as fasting, starvation, carbohydrate restriction, or prolonged exercise. When the liver rapidly metabolizes fatty acids into acetyl-CoA, some acetyl-CoA molecules can then be converted into ketone bodies: acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone. These ketone bodies can function as an energy source as well as signalling molecules. The liver itself cannot utilize these molecules for energy, so the ketone bodies are released into the blood for use by peripheral tissues including the brain.When ketosis is induced by carbohydrate restriction, it is sometimes referred to as nutritional ketosis. A low-carbohydrate, moderate protein diet that can lead to ketosis is called a ketogenic diet. Ketosis is well-established as a treatment for epilepsy and is also effective in treating type 2 diabetes.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ketosis

   Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body, lacking enough glucose for energy, burns stored fats instead, resulting in a build-up of acids called ketones within the body. This typically occurs when someone is fasting, following a ketogenic diet, or managing type 1 diabetes. Some people aim for a state of nutritional ketosis with a low-carb diet to stimulate weight loss.

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ketosis

   Ketosis 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.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ketosis

   A condition characterized by an abnormally elevated concentration of ketone bodies in the body tissues and fluids. It is a complication of diabetes mellitus and starvation. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Matched Categories

1. • Symptom

How to pronounce ketosis?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say ketosis in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ketosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ketosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of ketosis in a Sentence

1. Arika Hoscheit:

   Some studies have been able to show that low to medium levels of circulating ketone bodies as seen in nutritional ketosis can be beneficial to the functioning of the endothelial cells in our vascular system. Protecting our vascular system benefits heart health, also, since obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, it makes sense that a ketogenic diet may indirectly benefit heart health simply by way of weight loss and weight management.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ketosis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ketosis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketosis
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ketosis