adenosine triphosphate

noun

adenosine tri·​phos·​phate -trī-ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce adenosine triphosphate (audio)
: atp

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To step back, the body’s energy source comes from ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025 The main source of energy in cells throughout the body isn’t creatine itself, but adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025 Red light therapy also supports adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, which helps provide oxygen and blood flow to the scalp and triggers follicles to remain in the hair growth phase. — Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 27 Feb. 2026 This energy is mostly in the form of the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate) which, in turn, powers cellular functions. — Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adenosine triphosphate

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adenosine triphosphate was in 1932

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adenosine triphosphate

noun
adenosine tri·​phos·​phate -trī-ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce adenosine triphosphate (audio)
: atp

Medical Definition

adenosine triphosphate

noun
adenosine tri·​phos·​phate -trī-ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce adenosine triphosphate (audio)
: atp

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