Defenition of the word ketone body

• Defenition of the word ketone 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
  • 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 for the word ketone body

• • acetone body

Hyponyms for the word ketone body

• • acetoacetic acid
  • beta-hydroxybutyric acid

Hypernyms for the word ketone body

• • ketone

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