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adenosine

a·den·o·sine [ ə dénnə sn ] (plural a·den·o·sines)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. component of RNA: a compound of adenine and a ribose found in nucleic acids and energy-carrying molecules such as ATP

2. heart drug: a drug used to treat irregular heartbeat

[Early 20th century. Blend of adenine + ribose]
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