DEOXYRIBOSE


Meaning of DEOXYRIBOSE in English

[ dɪˌɒksɪ'rʌɪbəʊz , -s ]

■ noun Biochemistry a sugar derived from ribose by replacement of a hydroxyl group by hydrogen.

Origin

1930s: from de- (expressing reduction) + oxy- 2 + ribose .

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