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ketonemia

 

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Noun ketonemia has 1 sense
  1. ketonemia, ketosis, acetonemia - an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus
    --1 is a kind of symptom

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Ketonemia

Definition: the presence of an abnormally high concentration of ketone bodies in the blood.

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Medical Sense:

Noun: Ketonemia is a condition characterized by elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood, commonly associated with diabetes or fasting.

Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed her with ketonemia after noticing the fruity smell on her breath.

Dietary Sense:

Noun: Ketonemia can also refer to the state achieved through the ketogenic diet, in which the body produces and utilizes ketones for energy.

Example sentence: The strict adherence to a low-carb diet resulted in ketonemia, leading to significant weight loss for John.

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