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acetone body meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of acetone body at MeaningMonkey.org. acetone body meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.ACETONE BODY noun
Definition of acetone body (noun)
- 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
- synonyms: ketone body
Source: Princeton University Wordnet