Look up: ketonuria

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   ketonuria
   [n] - excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation
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   Ketonuria
   The presence of ketones in urine. This can be a sign of undiagnosed or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
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   Ketonuria
   Ketonuria: A condition in which abnormally high amounts of ketone bodies (a byproduct of the breakdown of cells) are present in the urine. Ketonuria is a sign seen in diabetes mellitus that is out of control. Diabetics prone to ketonuria need to monitor their urine for signs of ketone buildup that could lead to life-threatening symptoms unless prom ...
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   ketonuria
   <biochemistry> The presence of ketone bodies in the urine, this is a symptom of diabetes mellitus. ... Origin: Gr. Ouron = urine ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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   Ketonuria
   `Ketonuria` is a medical condition in which ketone bodies are present in the urine. It is seen in conditions wherein the body produces excess ketones as an alternative source of energy. It is seen during starvation or more commonly in type I diabetes mellitus. Production of ketone bodies is a normal response to a shortage of glucose, meant to provide an alternate source of fuel from fatty acids. After 24 hrs fasting, ketone body levels increase...
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   ketonuria
   (ke″to-nu´re-ә) ketoaciduria.
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   Ketonuria
   The presence of ketone bodies in the urine, which include acetone, acetoacetic acid, and beta-hydroxybutyric acid. During pregnancy, early detection of ketonuria is important because of the risks that are associated with intrauterine death of the fetus. Narrower term(s): Ketone
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