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Noun: inosine
  1. A nucleoside that is formed by the deamination of adenosine; used in kidney transplantation to provide a temporary source of sugar
    "Inosine is sometimes used as a performance-enhancing supplement by athletes"

Derived forms: inosines

Type of: nucleoside

Encyclopedia: Inosine