what is the meaning of Ketonuria


I would like to know what is the meaning of “Ketonuria” in English and what is the correct translation in Spanish?

I saw this term in a list of ethnobotanic uses.

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Meaning of Ketonuria
Ketonuria is a medical condition in which ketone bodies are present in the urine. It is seen in conditions in which the body produces excess ketones as an indication that it is using an alternative source of energy. It is seen during starvation or more commonly in type I diabetes mellitus. Production of ketone bodies is a normal response to a shortage of glucose, meant to provide an alternate source of fuel from fatty acids. – See link

 

Ketonuria in Spanish is Cetonuria

 

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