Ketosis: Understanding Abnormal Ketone Production - Definition & Causes

The medical term for the abnormal production of ketone bodies in blood and tissue is ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state that occurs when the body does not have enough glucose for energy. The body then breaks down fat and muscle for energy, producing ketone bodies as a byproduct. Ketone bodies can build up in the blood and tissue, causing a condition called ketoacidosis.