acetonuria

acetonuria definition - medical

ac·e·ton·u·ri·a (ăsˌĭ-tōn-yo͝orˈē-ə)

noun
The excretion in the urine of excessive amounts of acetone, an indication of incomplete oxidation of large amounts of fat, and common in diabetic acidosis.

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