Ketonuria (Noun)
Meaning
Excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- In patients with uncontrolled diabetes, ketonuria is a common complication that can lead to serious health issues if not addressed promptly.
- The nurse checked the patient's urine for ketonuria as part of her routine assessment for signs of diabetic ketoacidosis.
- After several days of fasting, the athlete's urine test revealed ketonuria, indicating that her body had begun to break down fat for energy.
- Ketonuria is a characteristic finding in individuals with type 1 diabetes who have not received adequate insulin therapy.
- The doctor ordered a urine test to detect ketonuria in the young patient who had been experiencing symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis.