an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.
26,102
words currently have published synonym-style alternatives
90,593
searchable synonym connections
350,924
published thesaurus relationships of every type
Start with the meaning
Hot flash
sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)
42
useful connections shown
0 reviewed relationships and
42 broader connections.
Reviewed set in progress
No hand-reviewed synonym set has been published for this word yet.
The broader connections below can still help you explore, but they are labelled by the evidence joining the words and should not automatically be treated as substitutes.
Explore further
Words from the same subject
These terms belong to the same specialist field or topic. They help you explore the subject, but they are not automatically synonyms.
excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.abnormal presence of amino acids in the urine; usually a symptom of metabolic defects
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.excessive ammonia in the urine
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.transient cessation of respiration
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.absence of a reflex; a sign of possible nerve damage
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.the crackling sound heard on auscultation when patients with respiratory diseases inhale; associated with tuberculosis and pneumonia a…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.difficult or labored respiration
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.an abnormal enlargement of the heart; "mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, General medicine, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.
Explore further
Words connected by meaning
Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.
mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or othe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or othe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.The infliction of evil; a sudden calamity; something which produces mental, physical, or financial suffering or loss (esp. when sudden…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.A letter, edict, or respect, of the pope, written in Gothic characters on rough parchment, sealed with a bulla, and dated "a die Incar…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.To perfect or improve by fire or heat; to submit to the action of fire or heat for some economic purpose; to destroy or change some pr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; "the women were sickly and subject to e…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sudden, brief, sensation, heat, associated.
All dictionary tools
Explore Academic Dictionary
The same nine destinations available from the header menu are shown here as a clear, fully visible grid.
Aa
Dictionary
Definitions and meanings
⇄
Thesaurus
Synonyms with nuance
¶
Academic writing
Evidence and analysis
✓
Professional
Workplace vocabulary
⌛
Word origins
Etymology and roots
∑
Subjects
Specialist dictionaries
⠿
Word clusters
Connected vocabulary
≈
Word similarity
Compare two words
#
Crossword
Play with vocabulary