ATP

ATP definition - medical

ATP (āˌtēˌpēˈ)

noun
Adenosine triphosphate; an adenosine-derived nucleotide that supplies large amounts of energy to cells for various biochemical processes, including muscle contraction and sugar metabolism, through its hydrolysis to ADP.

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