A condition characterized by excessive levels of ketones in the blood. Rising levels of blood ketones increase the need for buffering power since they tend to lower pH. Ketonemia is a characteristic feature of uncontrolled type 1 diabetes.
Abnormally high levels of ketone bodies in the blood, as in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
The presence in the blood of ketone bodies.
The presence of acetone bodies in the blood, which causes the characteristic fruity breath odor in ketoacidosis.