noun
- The presence of ketone bodies in the blood, typically resulting from the breakdown of fats during fasting, starvation, or uncontrolled diabetes.
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called ketonæmia in British English
Examples
- The patient's ketonemia was detected through a blood test showing elevated ketone levels.
- Prolonged fasting can lead to ketonemia as the body metabolizes stored fat for energy.
- In diabetic ketoacidosis, severe ketonemia poses a serious health risk.
- The doctor monitored the patient's ketonemia during the low-carbohydrate diet.
- Ketonemia is a normal metabolic state during certain types of intermittent fasting.