ketotic
|ke-tot-ic|
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/kiːˈtɒtɪk/
related to ketosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ketotic' originates from the word 'ketosis', which comes from the German word 'Keton', meaning 'acetone'.
Historical Evolution
'Keton' was adopted into English as 'ketone', and the suffix '-osis' was added to form 'ketosis', eventually leading to the adjective 'ketotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of ketones in the body, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by ketosis, a metabolic state where the body uses fat as its primary energy source instead of carbohydrates.
The patient was in a ketotic state due to their low-carb diet.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 15:31