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DKA [1 record]

Record 1 2001-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Pancreas
DEF

A state of absolute or relative insulin deficiency aggravated by ensuing hyperglycemia, dehydration and acidosis-producing derangements in intermediary metabolism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pancréas
DEF

Accumulation excessive de corps cétoniques dans l'organisme, constituant l'aboutissement du diabète insulinodépendant non traité, avec accumulation de corps cétoniques dans le sang entraînant une acidose.

Spanish

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