English noun: acetone body | |||
1. | acetone body (substance) 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 | ketone body | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ketone | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid | ||