Definition of Kussmaul's coma

1. Noun. Coma that can develop in inadequately treated cases of diabetes mellitus.

Exact synonyms: Diabetic Coma
Generic synonyms: Coma, Comatoseness

Medical Definition of Kussmaul's coma

1. A severe metabolic derangement that occurs in the absence of insulin. Insulin allows the body to absorb glucose into cells for energy production. In the absence of insulin, the body starts to break down fats for fuel. A metabolic byproduct of fat metabolism is referred to as a ketone. The presence of elevated blood ketones in this setting is known as diabetic ketoacidosis. In extreme, untreated cases, this can lead to coma and death. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kussmaul's Coma

kurvey
kurveyed
kurveying
kurveyor
kurveyors
kurveys
Kurzrok-Ratner test
Kusan
kusimanse
Kuskokwim syndrome
kuskus
kussier
Kussmaul
Kussmaul's aphasia
Kussmaul's coma
Kussmaul's coma
Kussmaul's disease
Kussmaul's paradoxical pulse
Kussmaul's pulse
Kussmaul's sign
Kussmaul's symptom
Kussmaul-Kien respiration
kussmaul breathing
Kussmaul respiration
kusso
kussos
Kuster
Kustner
kuta
kutas

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