n. A nucleoside consisting of cytosine linked to deoxyribose
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n. a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of cytosine and deoxyribose
Word Usage
"Dr. Brody and colleagues found that in pancreatic cancer, HuR helps to regulate an enzyme called deoxycytidine kinase (dCK), which is responsible for metabolizing and activating gemcitabine."