ketonuria /ke·ton·uria/ (ke″to-nu´re-ah) an excess of ketone bodies in the urine.
Ketonuria
ketonuria.
ketonuria
ke·to·nu·ri·a (k  t -n r -)n. An excessive concentration of ketone bodies in the urine. |
Ketonuria
The presence of large amount of ketones in the urine. These byproducts of inadequate breakdown of nutrients indicate that the body is in starvation.
Mentioned in: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
ketonuria.
See ketoaciduria.
ketonuria
(kē´tōnyoo´rē
)
n the indication of extra bodies of ketone within urine caused by decreased or unstable metabolism of carbohydrates; occurs more frequently in certain medical conditions (e.g., starvation acidosis and diabetes mellitus); may also be called
acetonuria.
) n the indication of extra bodies of ketone within urine caused by decreased or unstable metabolism of carbohydrates; occurs more frequently in certain medical conditions (e.g., starvation acidosis and diabetes mellitus); may also be called
acetonuria.
ketonuria
an excess of ketone bodies in the urine.
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