noun
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.
糖尿病の患者では、血液中のアセトン体が増加することがある。
In diabetic patients, acetone bodies in the blood can increase.
尿検査でアセトン体が検出された。
Acetone bodies were detected in the urine test.