hydroxybutyric acid

noun

hy·droxy·bu·tyr·ic acid | \ hī-ˌdräk-sē-byu̇-ˈtir-ik-

Definition of hydroxybutyric acid

: a hydroxy derivative C₄H₈O₃ of butyric acid that is excreted in increased quantities in the urine in diabetes

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The protective effect may have been caused by the ketone 3-beta-hydroxybutyric acid (3-OHB), the study said. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Ketogenic diets extend life, health, memory, two studies in mice find," 5 Sep. 2017

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hydroxybutyric acid

noun

hy·droxy·bu·tyr·ic acid | \ -byu̇-ˌtir-ik-

variants: or β-hydroxybutyric acid \ ˈbāt-ə-, chiefly British ˈbēt-ə- \

Medical Definition of hydroxybutyric acid

: a derivative C₄H₈O₃ of butyric acid that is excreted in urine in increased quantities in diabetes

— called also oxybutyric acid

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