ketonemic
|ke-to-ne-mic|
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/ˌkiːtəˈniːmɪk/
presence of ketones in blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ketonemic' originates from the word 'ketone' combined with the suffix '-emic', where 'ketone' refers to a type of organic compound and '-emic' relates to the blood.
Historical Evolution
'ketone' comes from the German word 'Keton', and '-emic' is derived from the Greek word 'haima' meaning 'blood'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of ketones in the blood, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the presence of ketones in the blood.
The patient was diagnosed with a ketonemic condition due to uncontrolled diabetes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 17:53