ketones

the lab tested the patient's urine for ketones.

ketones are produced when the body breaks down fat for energy.

a ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrates to encourage ketone production.

elevated ketone levels can indicate uncontrolled diabetes.

the chemist analyzed the sample for various ketones.

cyclopentanone is a cyclic ketone used in organic synthesis.

fasting can lead to increased ketone levels in the blood.

the doctor ordered a ketone test to assess the patient's condition.

acetone is a volatile ketone with a characteristic odor.

they studied the reaction mechanisms involving ketones and aldehydes.

the presence of ketones in the blood suggested a metabolic disorder.