Noun: beta-hydroxybutyric acid
- Beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism
"Measuring beta-hydroxybutyric acid levels is crucial in monitoring ketogenic diets"
Derived forms: beta-hydroxybutyric acids
Type of: acetone body, hydroxybutyric acid, ketone body, oxybutyric acid
Encyclopedia: Beta-hydroxybutyric acid