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
Type | Words |
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Synonyms | ketone body |
Type of | ketone |
Has types | acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid |
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