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Topic: Health

ketonemia

IPA: /ˌkiːtəˈniːmiə/

KK: /kɛtəˈniːmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is too much ketone in the blood, often linked to the breakdown of fats in the body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with ketonemia after reviewing her blood test results.

ketonic

IPA: /kɪˈtɒnɪk/

KK: /kɪˈtɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of organic compound known as a ketone, which contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.

Example: The ketonic compounds in the experiment showed significant reactivity.

ketonuria

IPA: /ˌkiːtəˈnjʊəriə/

KK: /kɛtəˈnʊəriə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where substances called ketone bodies are found in urine, often indicating that the body is using fat for energy instead of carbohydrates.

Example: The doctor tested for ketonuria to check if the patient was in a state of ketosis.

ketosis

IPA: /kɪˈtoʊsɪs/

KK: /kɪˈtoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A state in which the body produces a high level of ketone bodies, often due to low carbohydrate intake, leading to the use of fat as the primary energy source.

Example: Many people follow a low-carb diet to achieve ketosis and lose weight.

ketosteroid

IPA: //ˌkiːtoʊˈstɛrɔɪd//

KK: /kɛtoʊˈstɛrɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of steroid that has a ketone group in its chemical structure.

Example: Ketosteroids are often studied for their effects on metabolism and hormone regulation.

ketotic

IPA: /kɪˈtɒtɪk/

KK: /kɪˈtɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a metabolic state where the body uses fat for energy instead of carbohydrates, often occurring in conditions like diabetes or during fasting.

Example: The doctor explained that a ketotic state can be dangerous if not managed properly.

kibe

IPA: //kaɪb//

KK: /kaɪb/

noun

Definition: A sore or inflamed area on the skin, particularly on the heel, caused by cold weather.

Example: After walking barefoot in the snow, he developed a painful kibe on his heel.

kill

IPA: /kɪl/

KK: /kɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cause death or to end the life of someone or something.

Example: The hunter decided to kill the deer for food.

noun

Definition: A person or animal that has been killed, especially in the context of hunting or warfare.

Example: The hunter proudly displayed his latest kill after a long day in the woods.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause the death of someone or something; to end life.

Example: The hunter decided to kill the deer for food.

kilo

IPA: /ˈkiːloʊ/

KK: /ˈkɪloʊ/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement equal to one thousand grams or one thousand meters, commonly used to measure weight or distance.

Example: The package weighs five kilos.

kilocalorie

IPA: //ˈkɪloʊˌkæləri//

KK: /ˈkɪloʊˌkæləri/

noun

Definition: A unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of foods.

Example: A slice of pizza contains about 300 kilocalories.

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