DIABETIC KETOSIS
\dˌa͡ɪəbˈɛtɪk kɛtˈə͡ʊsɪs], \dˌaɪəbˈɛtɪk kɛtˈəʊsɪs], \d_ˌaɪ_ə_b_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k k_ɛ_t_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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Complication of diabetes resulting from severe insulin deficiency coupled with an absolute or relative increase in glucagon concentration. The metabolic acidosis is caused by the breakdown of adipose stores and resulting increased levels of free fatty acids. Glucagon accelerates the oxidation of the free fatty acids producing excess ketone bodies (ketosis).
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international pitch
- the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz A above middle C