adenosine

noun

aden·​o·​sine ə-ˈde-nə-ˌsēn 

-sən

: a nucleoside C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄ that is a constituent of RNA and yields adenine and ribose on hydrolysis

Examples of adenosine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of their bestsellers is the age defying caviar cream, which uses caviar, niacinamide and adenosine to speed up hydration and improve skin elasticity and firmness. —Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Enzymes known as ADARs (for adenosine deaminases acting on RNA) pull off the A-to-I switch. —Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024

Researchers designed a guide RNA that homes in on a section of the receptor’s mRNA that harbors a crucial adenosine. —Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024

It’s joined by adenosine, which helps amplify collagen and elastin production and revitalize the entire eye area. —Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Adenosin, blend of Adenin adenine and Ribose ribose

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing adenosine

• adenosine diphosphate
• adenosine monophosphate
• adenosine triphosphatase
• adenosine triphosphate

Medical Definition

adenosine

noun

aden·​o·​sine ə-ˈden-ə-ˌsēn, -sən 

: a nucleoside C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄ that is a constituent of RNA yielding adenine and ribose on hydrolysis