Ketosis

**Definition:** A condition characterized by an abnormally elevated concentration of KETONE BODIES in the blood (acetonemia) or urine (acetonuria). It is a sign of DIABETES COMPLICATION, starvation, alcoholism or a mitochondrial metabolic disturbance (e.g., MAPLE SYRUP URINE DISEASE).

**Tree numbers:** - C18.452.076.176.652

**Synonyms:** - Ketoacidosis