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Ketone body

Ketone body Meaning & Definition
Ketone body Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ketone body?

[n] 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 | Synonyms for Ketone body: acetone body

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See Also | acetoacetic acid | beta-hydroxybutyric acid | ketone

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