Definition

A condition where there is too much ketone in the blood, often linked to the breakdown of fats in the body.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with ketonemia after reviewing her blood test results.

Conversation

Have you heard about ketonemia?

Yeah, it's when there's too many ketones in the blood, right?

Exactly! I read that it can happen during intense dieting.

That's interesting; I didn't know it was linked to lipolysis too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ketonemia is formed from "keto-" (from Greek "kētōn", meaning acetone or ketone) and "-emia" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood). The term refers to the presence of ketones in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'keto-' relating to ketones, which are substances produced when the body breaks down fat, and '-emia' indicating a condition related to blood. This helps you remember that ketonemia means having ketones in the blood.

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