acetone body


Definition: Meaning of, acetone body in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈasɪtəʊn ˈbɒdi /

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acetone body acetone bodies
  1. acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders
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