ketone body (n)
acetone body (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body
def any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders
Outgoing links
Hypernym ketone
Hyponym acetoacetic acid; beta-hydroxybutyric acid
Incoming links
Hyponym ketone
Hypernym acetoacetic acid; beta-hydroxybutyric acid

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