Engelsk substantiv: ketone body | |||
1. | ketone body (om masse eller substans) 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 | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | acetone body | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | ketone | ||
Mere spesifikke uttrykk | acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid | ||