beta-hydroxybutyric acid

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1. beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism (noun.substance)

hypernym	:	acetone body, ketone body,
definition	:	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 (noun.substance)

hypernym	:	hydroxybutyric acid, oxybutyric acid,
definition	:	hydroxy derivative of butyric acid (noun.substance)