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