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diabetic acidosis
Used for:
diabetic ketoacidosis
Broader Terms:
acidosis
Broader Terms:
diabetes mellitus
Scope Note:
complication of diabetes resulting from severe insulin deficiency coupled with an absolute or relative increase in glucagon concentration; 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).
Term Number:
0862-6200
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