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acetyl coenzyme A

noun

Definition of acetyl coenzyme A

: a compound C25H38N7O17P3S formed as an intermediate in metabolism and active as a coenzyme in biological acetylations

— called also acetyl-CoA

First Known Use of acetyl coenzyme A

1951, in the meaning defined above

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acetyl coenzyme A

noun

Medical Definition of acetyl coenzyme A

: a compound C25H38N7O17P3S formed as an intermediate in metabolism and active as a coenzyme in biological acetylations

— called also acetyl-CoA

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