ketoacidosis
/ˌkiːtoʊˌæsɪˈdoʊsɪs/
noun
- A serious medical condition in which the body produces too many acids called ketones, usually because of a lack of insulin, most often in people with diabetes.
- The emergency room team recognized the signs of ketoacidosis and started treatment immediately.
- If not treated quickly, ketoacidosis can lead to a diabetic coma.
- Doctors warned him that skipping insulin injections could trigger ketoacidosis.