ribonucleotide

noun

ri·​bo·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide ˌrī-bō-ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌtīd How to pronounce ribonucleotide (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: a nucleotide that contains ribose and occurs especially as a constituent of RNA

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In particular, exosomes transfer microRNAs (miRNAs)—small ribonucleotide polymers of about 22 bases. Philip W. Askenase, Scientific American, 17 June 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ribonucleotide was in 1929

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“Ribonucleotide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ribonucleotide. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

ribonucleotide

noun
ri·​bo·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide -ˌtīd How to pronounce ribonucleotide (audio)
: a nucleotide that contains ribose and occurs especially as a constituent of RNA
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