ketonuria


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ketoaciduria

 [ke″to-as″ĭ-du´re-ah]
the presence of ketone bodies in the urine; this condition is common in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus but can also occur anytime the body begins to break down fatty tissue to provide energy, as in starvation. Called also ketonuria.
branched-chain ketoaciduria maple syrup urine disease.

ke·to·nu·ri·a

(kē'tō-nyū'rē-ă),
Enhanced urinary excretion of ketone bodies.

ketonuria

/ke·ton·uria/ (ke″to-nu´re-ah) an excess of ketone bodies in the urine.

ketonuria

(kē′tə-no͝or′ē-ə)
n.
The presence of ketone bodies in the urine, occurring as a result of increased metabolism of fats rather than carbohydrates.
ke′to·nu′ric adj.

ketonuria

ke·to·nu·ri·a

(kē'tō-nyūr'ē-ă)
Enhanced urinary excretion of ketone bodies.

ketonuria

The presence of the ketone bodies acetone, aceto-acetic acid or beta-hydroxybutyric acid in the urine, usually in cases of untreated DIABETES.

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

ke·to·nu·ri·a

(kē'tō-nyūr'ē-ă)
Enhanced urinary excretion of ketone bodies.

ketonuria

(kē´tōnyoo´rēə)
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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If symptoms are present, urinary 'dipstick' testing for glycosuria and ketonuria, or measurement of glucose and ketones using a glucometer, provides a simple and sensitive screening tool.
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