Concept information
Preferred term
ketone bodies
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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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.
Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- acetone bodies
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2502
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