WordNet: ketoaine

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

• hypernym ketoni

• hyponym asetoetikkahappo

• hyponym beetahydroksibutaanihappo

ketoaine

• (englanti) acetone body (synonyymi)

• (englanti) ketone body (synonyymi)