cyclic GMP

noun \ -ˌjē-(ˌ)em-ˈpē \

Definition of cyclic GMP

:a cyclic mononucleotide of guanosine that acts similarly to cyclic AMP as a secondary messenger in response to hormones

Origin and Etymology of cyclic gmp

guanosine + mon- + phosphate

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cyclic GMP

noun \ -ˌjē-ˌem-ˈpē \

medical Definition of cyclic GMP

:a cyclic mononucleotide of guanosine that acts similarly to cyclic AMP as a second messenger in response to hormones — called also cyclic guanosine monophosphate, guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate

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