Definition: Meaning of, ketone body in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈkiːtəʊn ˈbɒdi /
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ketone bodies
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