From late 14c. as fence of pointed stakes; figurative sense of limit, boundary, restriction is from c.1400. Barely surviving in beyond the pale and similar phrases. Meaning the part of Ireland under English rule is from 1540s, via sense of territory held by power of a nation or people (mid-15c.). pale
A ketone test checks for ketones in your blood or urine. Ketones are substances that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. Normally, your body gets the energy it needs from carbohydrate in your diet.
Causes of Oily Urine. Some of the common causes of oily urine are discussed below: 1. Ketones in Urine. One of the main causes of oily urine is ketones in urine.