adenosine

Definition

A nucleoside derived from adenine and ribose, found in striated muscle tissue.

Etymology

From German Adenosin, corresponding to aden(ine) + (rib)os(e) + -ine.

Example Sentences

• "Caffeine acts as an antagonist at receptors in the brain for one of the chemical messengers called adenosine."
• "Think of adenosine as a chemical barometer that continuously registers the amount of elapsed time since you woke up this morning."
• "SAM: Readings confirmed. Based on the levels of adenosine in your system, the neural implant is functioning properly."