s/n14926595

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has gloss	(noun) a 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 ketone body, acetone body
lexicalization	eng: acetone body
lexicalization	eng: ketone body
subclass of	(noun) any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals ketone
has subclass	(noun) unstable acid found in abnormal amounts in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism (as diabetes mellitus or starvation) acetoacetic acid
has subclass	(noun) beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism beta-hydroxybutyric acid