ketone
— Noun
– English
～ any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals
ketone group
— Noun
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～ a group having the characteristic properties of ketones
ketone body
— Noun
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～ 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
ketonemia
— Noun
– English
～ an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus
ketonuria
— Noun
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～ excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation
ketoprofen
— Noun
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～ nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail)
ketorolac
— Noun
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～ nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally
ketose
— Noun
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～ any monosaccharide sugar that contains a ketone group or its hemiacetal
ketosis
— Noun
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～ an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus
ketosteroid
— Noun
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～ a steroid containing a ketone group
kettering
— Noun
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～ United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958)
kettle
— Noun
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～ a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
kettle
— Noun
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～ a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
kettle
— Noun
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～ the quantity a kettle will hold
kettle
— Noun
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～ (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits
kettle hole
— Noun
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～ (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits
kettledrum
— Noun
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～ a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
kettleful
— Noun
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～ the quantity a kettle will hold
Ketubim
— Noun
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～ the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
keurboom
— Noun
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～ fast-growing roundheaded tree with fragrant white to deep rose flowers; planted as an ornamental