Monounsaturated fat. Definition. noun, plural: monounsaturated fats. An unsaturated fatty acid that contains only one double or triple bond in the carbon chain, and believed to be a dietary fat that helps reduce LDL cholesterol in blood. Supplement. Foods rich in monounsaturated fats are almonds, peanut oil, olive oil, canola, and avocados.
acetone body, 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.
When ketones show up in your urine, it's a sign that your diabetes may be getting out of control. Ketones are acids that your body produces when it is not getting enough fuel to function properly. Your body gets fuel by a process that starts with turning the food you eat into sugar (glucose) in your bloodstream.