ketone body

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noun

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
• Syn:
acetone body
• Hypernyms:
ketone
• Hyponyms:
acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid