- acetone body
- nouna 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: ↑ketone body• Hypernyms: ↑ketone• Hyponyms: ↑acetoacetic acid, ↑beta-hydroxybutyric acid
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Biochem.See ketone body.[1925-30]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.