Preferred Term:
ketone bodies
Definition:
Chemical substances such as diacetic acid, hydroxybutryric acid and acetone, which are produced in the liver of animals. Excessive amounts in the body result in ketosis. Elimination of ketones in urine is called ketonuria.
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Entry Terms:
- acetone bodies
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2502
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