 ketone_body |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders | |
| Synonyms: | acetone_body | |
| Related terms: | ketone beta-hydroxybutyric_acid acetoacetic_acid | |
