Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Ketoacidosis

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: A condition characterized by accumulations of excess acids and ketones
Combining form and definition: ket/o: “ketone”; acid/o: “a solution or substance with a pH less than
7”
Suffix and definition: -osis: “condition of”

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