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hy·droxy·bu·tyr·ic acid

or  b-hy*droxy*bu*tyr*ic acid  n :  a derivative C4H8O3 of butyric acid that is excreted in urine in increased quantities in diabetes - called also oxybutyric acid  .
 
 

 
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