antiketogenic

antiketogenic
Inhibiting the formation of ketone bodies, or accelerating their utilization.

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an·ti·ke·to·gen·ic -'jen-ik adj tending to prevent or counteract ketosis

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n.
an agent that prevents formation of ketone in the body.

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an·ti·ke·to·gen·ic (an″te-) (an″ti-ke″to-jenґik) preventing or inhibiting the formation of ketone bodies.

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