BRAXTON HICKS' SIGN
\bɹˈakstən hˈɪks sˈa͡ɪn], \bɹˈakstən hˈɪks sˈaɪn], \b_ɹ_ˈa_k_s_t_ə_n h_ˈɪ_k_s s_ˈaɪ_n]\
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Diabetic Ketosis
- Complication diabetes from severe insulin deficiency coupled with an absolute or relative increase in concentration. metabolic acidosis is caused by breakdown of adipose stores and resulting increased levels free fatty acids. Glucagon accelerates the oxidation acids producing excess ketone bodies (ketosis).