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Etymology of the English word cytosine

the English word cytosine
derived from the English word ribose
derived from the English word arabinose
derived from the English word arabin
using the English suffix -ose
using the English prefix cyto-
derived from the Greek word kutos, κύτος (cell)
using the English suffix -ine

Derivations in English

flucytosine, cytarabine

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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