acetone body; ketone body
Technical term in chemistry and medicine; refers to acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone produced during fat metabolism. Often used in contexts like diabetic ketoacidosis or ketosis.
In diabetic patients, acetone bodies in the blood can increase.
Acetone bodies were detected in the urine test.
Compound of アセトン (acetone) + 体 (body), a direct translation of the English term 'acetone body'.