/euh seet"l koh en"zuym, euh set"-, as"i tl-/ , n. Biochem.
the acetylated form of coenzyme A, formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and protein in animal metabolism. Also called acetyl-CoA /euh seet"l koh"ay", euh set'-, as"i tl-/ .
[ 1950-55 ]