SUITABLY SMALL
\sˈuːtəblɪ smˈɔːl], \sˈuːtəblɪ smˈɔːl], \s_ˈuː_t_ə_b_l_ɪ s_m_ˈɔː_l]\
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(From mathematical jargon) An expressionused ironically to characterise unquantifiable behaviour thatdiffers from expected or required behaviour. For example,suppose a newly created program came up with a correctfull-screen display, and one publicly exclaimed: "It works!"Then, if the program dumped core on the first mouse click,one might add: "Well, for suitably small values of `works'."Compare the characterisation of pi under for values of.
By Denis Howe
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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).