ketonuria
|ke-to-nu-ri-a|
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/ˌkiːtəˈnjʊriə/
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/ˌkiːtəˈnjʊəriə/
ketones in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ketonuria' originates from the combination of 'ketone' and the Greek word 'ouron,' meaning 'urine.'
Historical Evolution
'ketonuria' was formed by combining the word 'ketone' with the Greek word 'ouron,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'ketonuria.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'presence of ketones in urine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of ketone bodies in the urine, typically a sign of diabetes or starvation.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with ketonuria after analyzing the urine sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 22:07