ketone body

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Noun: ketone body

1. ketone body [ Synonyms: acetone body]
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

Generic Words:

ketone

Specific Words:

acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid

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