Definition for Ketonuria
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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 promptly treated. Ketonuria can also develop as a result of fasting, dieting, starvation and eating disorders.