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Definition of Ketone
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Ketone: A chemical substances that the body makes when it does not have enough insulin in the blood. When ketones build up in the body for a long time, serious illness or coma can result. See: Diabetic ketoacidosis; Ketoacidosis.