Noun: acetone body 'a-su,town 'bó-dee
- 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
"The doctor tested for acetone bodies to check for diabetic ketoacidosis";
- ketone body
Derived forms: acetone bodies
Type of: ketone
Encyclopedia: Acetone body