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ke·to·gen·e·sis .kēt-ō-'jen-ə-səs n, pl -e·ses -.sēz the production of ketone bodies (as in diabetes mellitus)
ke·to·gen·ic -'jen-ik adj
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n.
the production of ketone bodies. These are normal products of lipid metabolism and can be used to provide energy. The condition of ketosis can occur when excess ketone bodies are produced.
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ke·to·gen·e·sis (ke″to-jenґə-sis) [keto- + -genesis] the production of ketone bodies. ketogenetic adjMedical dictionary. 2011.