Beta-hydroxybutyric Acid (Noun)
Meaning
Beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Beta-hydroxybutyric acid is a compound that is produced by the liver when it breaks down fat for energy in a process called ketosis.
- The presence of beta-hydroxybutyric acid in the blood and urine is often used as an indicator of diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Beta-hydroxybutyric acid is a beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism.
- Elevated levels of beta-hydroxybutyric acid in the blood can be a sign of a serious metabolic disorder.
- The measurement of beta-hydroxybutyric acid in the blood is used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis and alcoholic ketoacidosis.