ketone body

Noun

1.

ketone body - 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: acetone body

acetoacetic acid, acetone body, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, ketone