Alternative spelling of keto acid

plural of ketoacid

(biology, medicine) A severe form of ketosis, most commonly seen in diabetics, in which so much ketone is produced that acidosis occurs.

plural of ketoacidosis

(pathology) The presence of (excess) ketoacids in the urine

(usually, especially) The presence of excessive ketoacids in the blood. / (loosely) A hereditary disease that is due to deficiency of an enzyme involved in amino acid metabolism.

plural of ketoaciduria