Engelsk navneord: ketone body | |||
| 1. | ketone body (om masse el. 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 | ||
| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | acetone body | ||
| Mindre specifikke termer | ketone | ||
| Mere specifikke termer | acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid | ||