hyperketonemia
hyperketonemia
[hi″per-ke″to-ne´me-ah]abnormally increased concentration of ketone bodies in the blood.
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hy·per·ke·to·ne·mi·a
(hī'pĕr-kē'tō-nē'mē-ă),Elevated concentrations of ketone bodies in the blood.
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hy·per·ke·to·ne·mi·a
(hī'pĕr-kē'tō-nē'mē-ă)Elevated concentrations of ketone bodies in the blood.
Synonym(s): hyperketonaemia.
Synonym(s): hyperketonaemia.
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Hyperketonemia
Condition characterized by an overproduction of ketones by the body.
Mentioned in: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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