acetonuria
/ˌæsɪtoʊˈnjʊriə/
noun
- A medical condition in which ketone bodies (such as acetone) are present in the urine, often associated with diabetes or starvation.
- A fruity smell in the urine may be a sign of acetonuria.
- The doctor tested the patient for acetonuria to check for diabetic complications.
- Acetonuria can occur when the body breaks down fat for energy instead of glucose.