ribonucleoside

noun

ri·​bo·​nu·​cle·​o·​side ˌrī-bō-ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌsīd How to pronounce ribonucleoside (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: a nucleoside that contains ribose

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ribonucleoside was in 1931

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Cite this Entry

“Ribonucleoside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ribonucleoside. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

ribonucleoside

noun
ri·​bo·​nu·​cle·​o·​side -ˈn(y)ü-klē-ə-ˌsīd How to pronounce ribonucleoside (audio)
: a nucleoside that contains ribose
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