keto

[kee-toh]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Chemistry.

of or derived from a ketone.

keto-

a combining form representing ketone in compound words.
ketolysis.

keto-

combining form

indicating that a chemical compound is a ketone or is derived from a ketone
ketose
ketoxime

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Word History and Origins

Origin of keto¹

First recorded in 1910–15; independent use of keto-

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Example Sentences

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Keto diets with lots of protein and fat, while popular, have low adherence and the same weight loss as other diet programmes in the long term.

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A 29-year-old male called Keto passed away in November and three other orcas died there between March 2021 and September 2022.

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You have to do keto but also be vegan.

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Recent claims from guests - including that cancer can be treated by following a keto diet, rather than proven treatments - were allowed by the Dragons' Den star with little or no challenge.

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There is no evidence that highly restricted calorie diets have any positive effect, and the keto diet may make symptoms worse.

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When To Use

�� does keto mean?

Keto is short for ketogenic, referring to a diet that is low in carbohydrates but high in protein.While originating as a medical diet, it's popularly associated with weight loss.

ketene ketoacidosis

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