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ketoaciduria

 

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Noun ketoaciduria has 1 sense
  1. ketonuria, ketoaciduria, acetonuria - excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation
    --1 is a kind of symptom
    --1 has particulars: maple syrup urine disease, branched chain ketoaciduria

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Ketoaciduria

Definition:

Ketoaciduria is a medical condition characterized by the presence of high levels of ketone bodies in the urine. It is usually caused by metabolic disorders that affect the proper breakdown of fats and carbohydrates.

Sense 1:

Noun: A metabolic disorder resulting in the excretion of excessive ketone bodies in the urine.

Example: Ketoaciduria can indicate a malfunction in the body's metabolism, which may require medical intervention.

Sense 2:

Noun: The presence of ketone bodies in the urine due to a ketogenic diet.

Example: Following a strict ketogenic diet can lead to temporary ketoaciduria, as the body shifts to burning fat for energy.

Sense 3:

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