noun
- the presence of ketones in the urine, typically occurring during fasting, starvation, or uncontrolled diabetes
Usage: medical/clinical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- The patient's ketonuria was detected through a routine urinalysis.
- Ketonuria can develop in people following a strict ketogenic diet.
- Diabetic ketonuria is a sign that blood sugar levels are not well controlled.
- The doctor ordered tests to check for ketonuria after the patient reported fatigue and nausea.
- Ketonuria may indicate the body is breaking down fat too rapidly for energy.