ketonuria
/ˌkiːtoʊˈnjʊriə/
noun
- The presence of excess ketone bodies in the urine, often a sign of diabetes, starvation, or a low-carbohydrate diet.
- Doctors check for ketonuria in patients with uncontrolled diabetes.
- The urine test showed ketonuria, indicating the body was burning fat.
- Ketonuria is common in people following a strict keto diet.