Definition that contains butyric acid
- butyric relating to or producing butyric acid
- oxybutyric acid hydroxy derivative of butyric acid
- beta-hydroxybutyric acid beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism
- tributyrin a bitter oily triglyceride of butyric acid; a form of butyrin
- acetone body 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
- hydroxybutyric acid hydroxy derivative of butyric acid
- butyrin any of three glycerides of butyric acid
- ketone body 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