ketone body

noun

Any of several compounds that are intermediates in the metabolism of fatty acids; principally acetoacetate and acetone (together with hydroxybutyrate which is not a ketone)

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Meanings

nounketone body (plural ketone bodies)

plural ketone bodies

  1. biochemistryAny of several compounds that are intermediates in the metabolism of fatty acids; principally acetoacetate and acetone (together with hydroxybutyrate which is not a ketone)

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna 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

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APA

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MLA

“ketone body.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ketone%20body. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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