nucleoside
|nu-cle-o-side|
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/ˈnuː.kli.oʊ.saɪd/
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/ˈnjuː.kli.əʊ.saɪd/
sugar-base compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nucleoside' originates from the combination of 'nucleus' and the suffix '-oside', where 'nucleus' refers to the central part of a cell and '-oside' is used in chemistry to denote sugar derivatives.
Historical Evolution
'nucleoside' was formed in the early 20th century as a term in biochemistry to describe sugar-base compounds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sugar-base compound,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound consisting of a purine or pyrimidine base linked to a sugar, which is a component of nucleotides.
Nucleosides are important in the formation of nucleic acids.
Synonyms
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