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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. metabolites
  5. ketone bodies
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. chemical substances
  4. biochemical compounds
  5. metabolites
  6. ketone bodies

Preferred term

ketone bodies

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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

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Synonyms

  • acetone bodies

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2502

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