noun
- Plural of ketonemia; the presence of ketone bodies in the blood, typically occurring during fasting, starvation, or uncontrolled diabetes.
Usage: medical/clinical term; plural form
Examples
- The patient's ketonemias were monitored during the fasting period.
- Severe ketonemias can lead to metabolic acidosis if left untreated.
- Blood tests revealed elevated ketonemias in the diabetic patient.
- Ketonemias are a natural response to prolonged caloric restriction.