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Ketosis

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Presence of elevated levels of ketone bodies in the body. [ HPO:probinson PMID:28278308 ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • UMLS:C0235430
  • SNOMEDCT_US:2538008
  • SNOMEDCT_US:213281004
  • MSH:D007662
  • UMLS:C0022638
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Ketone bodies are formed from acetyl-CoA in the liver by ketogenesis when the liver glycogen stores are depleted. Ketone bodies are acidic, and ketoacidosis ensues if the compensatory mechanisms are overloaded. The predominant ketones being acetoacetate, acetone, and beta-hydroxybutyrate.

definition

Presence of elevated levels of ketone bodies in the body.

has alternative id

HP:0003543

has exact synonym

High levels of ketone bodies, Hyperketosis

id

HP:0001946

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