Definition: 'Diabetic Ketoacidosis'
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Type: Term
Definitions:
1. buildup of ketones in blood due to breakdown of stored fats for energy; a complication of diabetes mellitus. Untreated, can lead to coma and death.
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