Definitions for "Ketone Bodies"
A name given by some to a mixture of ketones and other metabolism products that may break down into ketones. These other metabolism products are usually acetoacetic acid (which has a ketone group within the molecule) and beta hydroxybutyric acid (a molecule very similar to acetoacetic acid).
Substances that increase in the blood and urine when too much body fat and too many carbohydrates are being broken down, usually because of starvation or serious, untreated diabetes mellitus
Substances formed when the body rapidly breaks down fats to use for energy.