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ketogenesis
[ke″to-jen´ĕ-sis]the production of ketone bodies. adj., adj ketogen´ic, ketogenet´ic.
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ke·to·gen·e·sis
(kē'tō-jen'ĕ-sis),Metabolic production of ketones or ketone bodies.
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ketogenesis
(kē′tō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs)n.
The formation of ketone bodies, as occurs in diabetes mellitus.
ke′to·gen′ic adj.
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ke·to·gen·e·sis
(kē'tō-jen'ĕ-sis)Metabolic production of ketones or ketone bodies.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
ketogenesis
The formation of acid KETONE BODIES, as in uncontrolled DIABETES, starvation or as a result of a diet with a very high fat content.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
ketogenesis
the production of ketone bodies which occurs particularly during starvation.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005