Medical Action Ontology

Last uploaded: July 29, 2024
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001946
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001946
Preferred Name

Ketosis

Definitions
Presence of elevated levels of ketone bodies in the body. 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.
Synonyms
Hyperketosis
High levels of ketone bodies
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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