Diabetic Ketoacidosis Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Diabetic Ketoacidosis article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcidosis: Too much acid in the body, a distinctly abnormal condition resulting from the ac... See the entire definition of AcidosisAdrenaline: A stress hormone produced within the adrenal gland that quickens the heart bea... See the entire definition of AdrenalineAlcohol abuse: Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions (binge... See the entire definition of Alcohol abuseAnalysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisBlood glucose: The main sugar that the body makes from the food in the diet. Glucose is ca... See the entire definition of Blood glucoseBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBlood sugar: Blood glucose. See also: High blood sugar; Low blood sugar. Brain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBrain swelling: See: Cerebral edema. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCarbohydrates: Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principa... See the entire definition of CarbohydratesCerebral: Of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain. Cerebral edema: Accumulation of excessive fluid in the substance of the brain. The brain i... See the entire definition of Cerebral edema
Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painChest X-ray: A type of X-ray commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs. A chest X... See the entire definition of Chest X-rayCholesterol: The most common type of steroid in the body. Cholesterol has a reputation for... See the entire definition of CholesterolCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiabetes mellitus: Better known just as "diabetes" -- a chronic disease associated with ab... See the entire definition of Diabetes mellitusDiabetic ketoacidosis: High blood glucose with the presence of ketones in the urine and bl... See the entire definition of Diabetic ketoacidosisDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDry mouth: The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. This is due to... See the entire definition of Dry mouthDry skin: Abnormally dry skin. Can be caused by a dry climate, winter weather, deficiency... See the entire definition of Dry skinECG: Electrocardiogram. Edema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of Edema
Electrocardiogram: A recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Abbreviated ECG an... See the entire definition of ElectrocardiogramElectrolyte: A substance that dissociates into ions in solution and acquires the capacity ... See the entire definition of ElectrolyteEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFasting: : going without food or drink. Patients may be advised to fast for a certain peri... See the entire definition of FastingFatty acids: Molecules that are long chains of lipid-carboxylic acid found in fats and oil... See the entire definition of Fatty acidsFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGlucose: The simple sugar that is the chief source of energy. Glucose is found in the bloo... See the entire definition of GlucoseGrowth hormone: A hormone made in the pituitary gland that stimulates the release of anoth... See the entire definition of Growth hormoneHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateHemoglobin: The oxygen-carrying pigment and predominant protein in the red blood cells. He... See the entire definition of HemoglobinHemoglobin A1c: A minor component of hemoglobin to which glucose is bound. Abbreviated HbA... See the entire definition of Hemoglobin A1CHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHypoglycemia: Low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be associated with symptoms such... See the entire definition of Hypoglycemia
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInsulin: A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar gluco... See the entire definition of InsulinIntensive care: See critical care. Juvenile: Between infantile and adult. Used in medicine to indicate onset in childhood, as... See the entire definition of JuvenileJuvenile diabetes: See Diabetes, type 1. Ketoacidosis: A feature of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus characterized by a combination o... See the entire definition of KetoacidosisKetone: A chemical substances that the body makes when it does not have enough insulin in ... See the entire definition of KetoneKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLow blood pressure: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individua... See the entire definition of Low blood pressureLow blood sugar: A low blood level of the sugar glucose. Also called hypoglycemia. Lungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMetabolism: The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. ... See the entire definition of Metabolism
Mouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleOrganic: 1. A chemical compound that contains carbon. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPotassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside cells. The chemical notation for p... See the entire definition of PotassiumPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Pulmonary edema: Fluid in the lungs. Regimen: A plan or a regulated course, such as a diet, exercise, or treatment, that is des... See the entire definition of RegimenScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of Surgery
Swelling of the brain: See: Cerebral edema. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Trauma: A physical or emotional injury. Type 1 diabetes: See Diabetes, type 1. Urinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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