acetonaemia
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/ˌæsɪtoʊˈniːmiə/
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/ˌæsɪtəʊˈniːmiə/
acetone in blood
Etymology
'acetonaemia' originates from the combination of 'acetone' and the suffix '-aemia,' where 'acetone' refers to a type of ketone and '-aemia' means 'condition of the blood.'
'Acetonaemia' was formed by combining the word 'acetone' with the medical suffix '-aemia' to describe the presence of acetone in the blood.
Initially, it meant 'presence of acetone in the blood,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by the presence of acetone in the blood, often associated with diabetes or starvation.
The patient was diagnosed with acetonaemia due to uncontrolled diabetes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 13:36