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Noun: beta-hydroxybutyric acid
  1. Beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism

Derived forms: beta-hydroxybutyric acids

Type of: acetone body, hydroxybutyric acid, ketone body, oxybutyric acid

Encyclopedia: Beta-hydroxybutyric acid