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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > metabolites > ketone bodies
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > metabolites > ketone bodies
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
metabolites
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • acetone bodies
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2502
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