Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pathological condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of ketone bodies (such as acetone) in the bloodstream: This condition is often associated with diabetes mellitus, starvation, or specific metabolic disorders.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with acetonemia, a common metabolic disorder in dairy cattle.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to acetonemia, which is a serious medical complication.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In medical diagnostics, "acetonemia" is a key indicator of ketoacidosis, a state where the body produces excess ketones due to insufficient insulin.
  • The patient's symptoms of confusion and fruity breath odor pointed towards severe acetonemia.

Variants and Related Words

• Ketonemia (n): A synonym for acetonemia, also referring to elevated blood ketones.
• Acetonuria (n): The presence of ketone bodies (like acetone) in the urine, often occurring alongside acetonemia.
• Ketoacidosis (n): A severe, acute form of metabolic acidosis resulting from high levels of ketone bodies, of which acetonemia is a component.

Synonyms

• Ketonemia: Elevated ketones in the blood.
• Hyperketonemia: An excessive level of ketone bodies in the blood.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Ketosis: A metabolic state characterized by elevated ketone bodies, which may involve acetonemia.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): A life-threatening complication of diabetes involving severe acetonemia, hyperglycemia, and acidosis.

Noun

1. an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus